Fling
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈflɪŋ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Fling is a noun meaning An act of throwing, often violently.
Meaning
An act of throwing, often violently.
More Meanings
- An act of moving the limbs or body with violent movements, especially in a dance.
- An act or period of unrestrained indulgence, enthusiasm, or both.
- A short romantic, oftentimes sexual, relationship.
- (figuratively) An attempt, a try.
- (dance) A lively Scottish country dance.
- A party, especially a dance party.
- (obsolete) A severe or contemptuous remark; an expression of sarcastic scorn; a gibe or taunt.
Example Sentences
a summer fling
give it a fling
the fling of a horse
I had a fling with a girl I met on holiday.
Word Forms
- flings
- flinging
- flinged
Synonyms for fling
Depending on context, synonyms include affairette, dalliance, hookup, liaison, chuck, pitch.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include toss, whirl, crack, throw out, throw away, discard.
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