fling
Significat (English)
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- An act of throwing, often violently.
- An act of moving the limbs or body with violent movements, especially in a dance.
- An act or period of unrestrained indulgence.
- A short romantic, oftentimes sexual, relationship.
- An attempt, a try (as in "give it a fling").
- (obsolete) A severe or contemptuous remark; an expression of sarcastic scorn; a gibe or taunt.
- A lively Scottish country dance.
- (obsolete) A trifling matter; an object of contempt.
Synonyms
wave about
toss away
wield
fling away
bang down
drop/let fall with a bang/crash
get away from
Freqüència
Pronunciat com a (IPA)
/ˈflɪŋ/
Etimologia (English)
In summary
From Middle English fling, from the verb (see below). Compare Icelandic flengur (“a fast sprint”).
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