Slung: meaning, definitions and examples

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slung

 

[ slสŒล‹ ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

past tense

Slung is the past tense of the verb 'sling', which means to throw or drop something with a swift motion. It can refer to the action of hurling an object or carrying something in a particular manner.

Synonyms

flung, hurled, tossed

Examples of usage

  • He slung the bag over his shoulder.
  • She slung the stone into the river.
  • They slung their coats on the back of the chairs.
Context #2 | Noun

memorial context

In some contexts, 'slung' can also refer to being in a relaxed or careless posture or state. It typically describes someone being comfortable or informal in their manner.

Synonyms

careless, loose, relaxed

Examples of usage

  • He sat back in a slung position.
  • Her arms were slung casually over the railing.
  • The dog lay slung across the porch.

Translations

Translations of the word "slung" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น gรญria

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅเคฒเค‚เค—

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Slang

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ slang

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะปะตะฝะณ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ slang

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚นใƒฉใƒณใ‚ฐ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท argot

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ argot

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท argo

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์†์–ด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู„ุบุฉ ุนุงู…ูŠุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ slang

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ slang

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไฟš่ฏญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ slang

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ slang

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะปะตะฝะณ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒšแƒ”แƒœแƒ’แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ slang

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ slang

Word origin

The word 'slung' originated from the Middle English 'slingen', which is the past participle of 'sling'. This word has roots in Old English 'slingan', which means to throw or to hurl. It is related to similar words in other Germanic languages that also convey the idea of throwing or casting. The development of 'sling' into its current forms has been marked by a gradual broadening of meaning, now covering both the act of throwing and the posture associated with carrying something. The informal usage indicating a relaxed manner emerged later, reflecting changes in language and social contexts over time.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #16,263, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.