Flinging
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈflɪŋɪŋ/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Flinging is a verb meaning present participle and gerund of fling.
Meaning
present participle and gerund of fling.
More Meanings
- The act by which something is flung.
Example Sentences
[T]he prominent character of leading young lady or heroine, which Paula was to personate, was really the most satisfactory in the whole list for her. For although she was to be wooed hard, there was just as much love-making among the remaining personages; while, as Somerset had understood the play, there could occur no flingings of her person upon her lover's neck, or agonized downfalls upon the stage, in her whole performance, [...]
Word Forms
- flingings
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include toss, whirl, crack, throw out, throw away, discard.
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