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   fling

   /flɪŋ/

   verb

   • 1. throw or hurl forcefully: "he picked up the debris and flung it away"
   • ▪ move or push (something) suddenly or violently: "he flung back the bedclothes"
   • ▪ start or engage in (an activity or enterprise) with great energy and enthusiasm: "he flung himself into his athletics"
   • ▪ go quickly and angrily: "Lisa had flung out of the house without so much as a glance at him"

   noun

   • 1. a short period of enjoyment or wild behaviour: "one final fling before a tranquil retirement" Similar good timebingespreebit of funbit of amusementnight on the townfun and gamesenjoymententertainmentrecreationrevelryskylarkinglarks
   • ▪ a short, spontaneous sexual relationship: "I had a fling with someone when I was at college" Similar affairlove affairrelationshipromanceflirtationdallianceliaisonentanglementromantic entanglementinvolvementattachmentaffair of the heartintriguerelationsaffaireaffaire de/du cœuramourinformal:hanky-pankycarry-on
   • 2. short for Highland fling

   Word Origin Middle English (in the sense ‘go violently’): perhaps related to Old Norse flengja ‘flog’. The main verb sense is based on an earlier sense ‘reckless movement of the body’ and dates from the early 19th century.

   Derivatives

   • 1. flinger noun

   Scrabble Points: 9

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishFLING | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Fling can be a verb meaning to throw, move, do or say something suddenly and forcefully, or a noun meaning a short period of enjoyment. Learn how to use fling in different contexts and idioms with Cambridge Dictionary.

   • English (US)

     FLING meaning: 1. to throw something or someone suddenly and...

   • Znaczenie Fling, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     FLING definicja: 1. to throw something or someone suddenly...

   • Fling: Polish Translation

     FLING translate: (przelotny) romans, chwila wolności lub...

   • Fling: Russian Translation

     FLING translate: роман, интрижка , веселое житье, загул....

   • Fling: Czech Translation

     fling - translate into Czech with the English-Czech...

   • Fling: Korean Translation

     fling translate: 내팽개치다. Learn more in the Cambridge...

   • Fling Spanish Translation

     FLING translate: arrojar, lanzar, lanzar, arrojar, abrir de...

   • Fling: Thai Translation

     fling translate: ขว้าง; ปา, รีบเร่ง,...

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › flingFling Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Learn the various meanings and uses of the word fling as a verb and a noun, with synonyms, examples, and etymology. Find out how to say fling in different contexts and languages.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryFLING | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   FLING meaning: 1. to throw something or someone suddenly and with a lot of force: 2. to move or do something…. Learn more.

5. www.dictionary.com › browse › flingFLING Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   noun. an act of flinging. a short period of unrestrained pursuit of one's wishes or desires: The week of partying was my last fling before starting a new job. an attempt at something: He took a fling at playwriting. a critical or contemptuous remark; gibe.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishFLING definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   A fling is a short period of enjoyment, especially the last one that you will get an opportunity to have. ...that last fling before you finally give up and take up a job. Synonyms: binge [ informal ] , good time , bash , bit of fun More Synonyms of fling

7. www.thefreedictionary.com › flingFling - definition of fling by The Free Dictionary

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   Fling can mean to throw with force, to move violently, to indulge oneself, or to try something. It can also refer to a dance, a period of unrestrained behavior, or a brief attempt.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishFLING | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning of fling as a verb and a noun, with examples of usage and translations. A fling can be a sudden and forceful movement, a short and casual sexual relationship, or a period of enjoyment.