Flinger: meaning, definitions and examples

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flinger

[ ˈflɪŋər ]

Noun

^{Context #1 | Noun}

in gaming

A person who rapidly and accurately flicks their wrist in order to throw an object or perform an action with great speed and precision.

Synonyms

caster, hurler, thrower.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
flinger	Best used to describe someone who throws objects casually or without aiming precisely. He's a careless flinger of ideas, but sometimes he comes up with something brilliant. During the snowball fight, she was the best flinger on our team.
thrower	General term for someone who throws anything, used in a variety of contexts including sports and casual situations. In the javelin competition, she was the best thrower. As a strong arm thrower, he often plays quarterback in football games.
hurler	Often associated with sports, specifically those involving a ball, like baseball, referring to someone who throws with force. The pitcher in the baseball team is known as a strong hurler. He trained hard to become the best hurler in the league.
caster	Typically used in the context of fishing or magic spells, referring to someone who casts a line or spells. The fisherman was an expert caster, effortlessly throwing his line into the river. In the fantasy game, she played the role of a powerful spell caster.

Examples of usage

He's the best flinger on the team, always hitting his targets with incredible accuracy.
The game requires players to be quick flingers in order to succeed.

^{Context #2 | Noun}

informal

A person who habitually or carelessly throws things in a haphazard or reckless manner.

Synonyms

scatterer, slinger, toss-pot.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
flinger	Used when describing someone who throws something with a quick motion, often in a careless or casual manner. The child was a relentless flinger, throwing his toys all around the room. He’s a great frisbee flinger, always making long-distance throws.
toss-pot	An old-fashioned, derogatory term for a drunkard or someone who engages in foolish behavior due to heavy drinking. The village fool was often referred to as the local toss-pot. His reputation as a toss-pot prevented him from getting a serious job.
scatterer	Best used when a person or thing spreads items or objects over a wide area, often in a disordered manner. The scatterer spread the seeds across the fields. Books fall off the shelves, turning the room into a scatterer’s haven.
slinger	Refers to someone who throws something forcefully, often suggesting a level of expertise or intensity. The cowboy was an expert slinger, always hitting his target. In the kitchen, she's the perfect burger slinger, preparing meals quickly and efficiently.

Examples of usage

She's such a flinger, always tossing her belongings around the room without a second thought.
The kids were acting like little flingers, tossing toys in every direction.

Translations

Translations of the word "flinger" in other languages:

🇵🇹 arremessador

🇮🇳 फेंकने वाला

🇩🇪 Werfer

🇮🇩 pelempar

🇺🇦 кидач

🇵🇱 rzucający

🇯🇵 投げる人 (なげるひと)

🇫🇷 lanceur

🇪🇸 lanzador

🇹🇷 fırlatıcı

🇰🇷 던지는 사람

🇸🇦 رامي

🇨🇿 vrhač

🇸🇰 vrhač

🇨🇳 投掷者 (tóuzhìzhě)

🇸🇮 metalec

🇮🇸 kastari

🇰🇿 лақтырушы

🇬🇪 მომსროლელი

🇦🇿 atıcı

🇲🇽 lanzador

Etymology

The word 'flinger' originated from the verb 'fling', which has Old English and Germanic roots. Originally meaning to throw something forcefully or suddenly, 'flinger' evolved to describe someone who throws or hurls objects with speed. Over time, the informal usage of 'flinger' expanded to include individuals who throw things in a careless or haphazard manner.