fling

IPA: fɫˈɪŋ

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.

(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.

Examples of "fling" in Sentences

I was waiting for him to fling barrels at me.
I was tempted to turn termagant myself and fling some punches.
They will be eating and then just fling the food through the air
Jennifer has a fling with Lee, and Kasara has a fling with Harris.
At other times they fling caution to the wind and just make the claim.
At other times, they fling caution to the wind and just make the claim.
You should stand on the side and fling your lure to make the glass break.
Grievous was sucked into space and used a hook to fling himself to the hull.
He then flings the pipe through the sky and into the sea with a super throw.
Theorists have predicted for years that such close encounters might also fling planets out into interstellar space.