Associations to the word «Fling»

FLING, noun. An act of throwing, often violently.

FLING, noun. An act of moving the limbs or body with violent movements, especially in a dance.

FLING, noun. An act or period of unrestrained indulgence.

FLING, noun. A short, often sexual, relationship.

FLING, noun. (figuratively) An attempt, a try (as in "give it a fling").

FLING, noun. (obsolete) A severe or contemptuous remark; an expression of sarcastic scorn; a gibe; a sarcasm.

FLING, noun. A kind of dance.

FLING, noun. (obsolete) A trifing matter; an object of contempt.

FLING, verb. (transitive) To throw with violence or quick movement; to hurl.

FLING, verb. (intransitive) (archaic) To throw oneself in a violent or hasty manner; to rush or spring with violence or haste.

FLING, verb. (intransitive) (archaic) To throw; to wince; to flounce.

FLING, verb. (intransitive) (archaic) To utter abusive language; to sneer.

FLING OUT, verb. To become ugly and intractable; to utter sneers and insinuations.

FLING, noun. A usually brief attempt; "he took a crack at it"; "I gave it a whirl".

FLING, noun. A brief indulgence of your impulses.

FLING, noun. The act of flinging.

FLING, verb. Throw with force or recklessness; "fling the frisbee".

FLING, verb. Move in an abrupt or headlong manner; "He flung himself onto the sofa".

FLING, verb. Indulge oneself; "I splurged on a new TV".

FLING, verb. Throw or cast away; "Put away your worries".