Fling: meaning, definitions and examples
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fling
[ flษชล ]
action
To throw or hurl forcefully. To move quickly and suddenly. To engage in a brief sexual relationship. To try something new or different impulsively.
Synonyms
cast, hurl, launch, throw, toss.
Examples of usage
- He flung the ball across the field.
- She flung open the door and ran outside.
- They flung caution to the wind and went skydiving.
- I decided to fling myself into learning a new language.
- I flung myself into the project with enthusiasm.
informal
A short-lived, casual sexual relationship.
Synonyms
affair, flirtation, liaison, romance.
Examples of usage
- It was just a fling, nothing serious.
- She had a fling with her coworker during the business trip.
Translations
Translations of the word "fling" in other languages:
๐ต๐น arremesso
๐ฎ๐ณ เคซเฅเคเคเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช werfen
๐ฎ๐ฉ melempar
๐บ๐ฆ ะบะธะดะฐัะธ
๐ต๐ฑ rzucaฤ
๐ฏ๐ต ๆใใ (ใชใใ)
๐ซ๐ท lancer
๐ช๐ธ arrojar
๐น๐ท fฤฑrlatmak
๐ฐ๐ท ๋์ง๋ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุฑู ู
๐จ๐ฟ hodit
๐ธ๐ฐ hodiลฅ
๐จ๐ณ ๆๆท (tรณuzhรฌ)
๐ธ๐ฎ vreฤi
๐ฎ๐ธ kasta
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะปะฐาัััั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ atmaq
๐ฒ๐ฝ arrojar
Etymology
The word 'fling' originated in the early 19th century, derived from the Old Norse word 'flengja' meaning 'to flog'. Over time, the meaning evolved to include the sense of throwing or moving quickly. The informal use of 'fling' to describe a casual relationship emerged in the mid-20th century, reflecting the fleeting and impulsive nature of such encounters.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #15,737, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.
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