| ▸ noun: An act of throwing, often violently. ▸ noun: An act of moving the limbs or body with violent movements, especially in a dance. ▸ noun: An act or period of unrestrained indulgence. ▸ noun: A short romantic, oftentimes sexual, relationship. ▸ noun: (figuratively) An attempt, a try (as in "give it a fling"). ▸ noun: (obsolete) A severe or contemptuous remark; an expression of sarcastic scorn; a gibe or taunt. ▸ noun: A lively Scottish country dance. ▸ noun: (obsolete) A trifling matter; an object of contempt. ▸ verb: (intransitive, now archaic) To move (oneself) abruptly or violently; to rush or dash. ▸ verb: (transitive) To throw with violence or quick movement; to hurl. ▸ verb: (intransitive, archaic) To throw; to wince; to flounce. ▸ verb: (intransitive, archaic) To utter abusive language; to sneer. ▸ noun: A surname. ▸ Also see flingfling, hurl, heave, thrown, toss, shove, chuck, lob, hurtle, sling, smashed, more... |
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