Meaning

An act of throwing, often violently..

Definitions by Sense

1. An act of throwing, often violently.
2. An act of moving the limbs or body with violent movements, especially in a dance.
3. An act or period of unrestrained indulgence, enthusiasm, or both.
4. A short romantic, oftentimes sexual, relationship.
5. (figuratively) An attempt, a try.
6. (obsolete) A severe or contemptuous remark; an expression of sarcastic scorn; a gibe or taunt.
7. (dance) A lively Scottish country dance.
8. A party, especially a dance party.

Example Sentences

the fling of a horse

When I was as young as you, I had my fling. I led a life of pleasure.

"I am inclined to go and have a fling with them. Why not all of us — just for a minute or two — it will not detain us long?"

Here again steam is having its last fling, and the "dual link" drivers at Brunswick shed, Liverpool, already are alternating steam and diesel duties.

a summer fling

I had a fling with a girl I met on holiday.

Because I've noticed one thing / This ain't no summer fling

give it a fling

Word Forms

• flings
• flinging
• flung
• flang
• flinged

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