fling


Definition: Meaning of, fling in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / flɪŋ /

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Prsesent Past Past Participle
fling flung flung
Present Participle Third Person Singular
flinging flings
[transitive always + adverb/preposition]
  1. throw something to throw something somewhere using a lot of force
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  2. move something to throw or move something roughly and carelessly
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  3. push somebody to push someone roughly, especially so that they fall to the ground [=  throw]
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  4. move your body to move yourself or part of your body quickly, using a lot of force [=  throw]
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  5. say something to say something to someone in an angry way [=  throw]
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  6. fling something open to open a door or window roughly, using a lot of force
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  7. fling somebody in prison/jail to put someone in prison, often without having a good reason
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  8. fling yourself into something to start doing something with a lot of energy
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  9. fling yourself at somebody to move suddenly towards someone in order to attack them or hold them
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  10. fling yourself at somebody informal to show in a very clear, open way that you want to have a sexual relationship with someone - used to show disapproval
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Word Forms:
Singular Plural
fling flings
[countable usually singular]
  1. a short and not very serious sexual relationship
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  2. a short period of time during which you enjoy yourself without worrying about anything
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fling used in phrases

fling used in phrasal verbs

  • fling off (phrasal verb)
    1. if you fling off your clothes, you take them off quickly
  • fling on (phrasal verb)
    1. if you fling clothes on, you put them on quickly
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