Fling: meaning, definitions and examples

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fling

 

[ flษชล‹ ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

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.
Context #2 | Noun

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น arremesso

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคซเฅ‡เค‚เค•เคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช werfen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ melempar

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะธะดะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ rzucaฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆŠ•ใ’ใ‚‹ (ใชใ’ใ‚‹)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท lancer

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ arrojar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท fฤฑrlatmak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋˜์ง€๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูŠุฑู…ูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hodit

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ hodiลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆŠ•ๆŽท (tรณuzhรฌ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ vreฤi

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ kasta

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะปะฐา›ั‚ั‹ั€ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ“แƒแƒ’แƒ“แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ atmaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.

See also: flinger, flinging.

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.