fling
IPA: fɫˈɪŋ
noun
- An act of throwing, often violently.
- An act of moving the limbs or body with violent movements, especially in a dance.
- An act or period of unrestrained indulgence.
- A short romantic, oftentimes sexual, relationship.
- (figuratively) An attempt, a try (as in "give it a fling").
- (obsolete) A severe or contemptuous remark; an expression of sarcastic scorn; a gibe or taunt.
- A lively Scottish country dance.
- (obsolete) A trifling matter; an object of contempt.
- A surname.
verb
- (intransitive, now archaic) To move (oneself) abruptly or violently; to rush or dash.
- (transitive) To throw with violence or quick movement; to hurl.
- (intransitive, archaic) To throw; to wince; to flounce.
- (intransitive, archaic) To utter abusive language; to sneer.
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