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Flinging: meaning, definitions and examples

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flinging

 

[ หˆflษชล‹ษชล‹ ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

in a physical sense

Throw or hurl forcefully. Move or push (something) suddenly or violently.

Synonyms

cast, hurl, throw, toss

Examples of usage

  • He flung his bag onto the bed.
  • She flung open the door and ran out.
  • The wind was so strong that it flung debris everywhere.
Context #2 | Verb

in a figurative sense

Express (oneself) or behave in a specific manner with great energy or enthusiasm.

Synonyms

devote, immerse, throw oneself into

Examples of usage

  • He flung himself into his work with dedication.
  • She flung herself into the dance routine.
Context #3 | Noun

informal

A vigorous or energetic movement.

Synonyms

action, gesture, movement

Examples of usage

  • She danced with a fling in her step.

Translations

Translations of the word "flinging" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น lanรงando

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคซเฅ‡เค‚เค•เคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช werfen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ melempar

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะธะดะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ rzucanie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆŠ•ใ’ใ‚‹ (nageru)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท lancer

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ lanzar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท fฤฑrlatma

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋˜์ง€๊ธฐ (deonjigi)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฑู…ูŠ (rami)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hรกzenรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ hรกdzanie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆŠ•ๆŽท (tรณuzhรญ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ metanje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ kasta

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะปะฐา›ั‚ั‹ั€ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒ แƒแƒšแƒ (srola)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ atma

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ lanzar

Etymology

The word 'flinging' originated from the Middle English word 'flingen', which means to move violently or suddenly. It has been used in English language for centuries to describe the action of throwing or hurling something forcefully. Over time, the word has also been used in a figurative sense to express energetic or enthusiastic behavior. The informal noun form 'fling' refers to a vigorous or energetic movement. Overall, 'flinging' captures the essence of dynamic and forceful action.

See also: fling, flinger.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,999, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.