fling

Betekenis (Engels)

Noun

1. An act of throwing, often violently.
2. An act of moving the limbs or body with violent movements, especially in a dance.
3. An act or period of unrestrained indulgence.
4. A short romantic, oftentimes sexual, relationship.
5. (figuratively) An attempt, a try.
6. (obsolete) A severe or contemptuous remark; an expression of sarcastic scorn; a gibe or taunt.
7. A lively Scottish country dance.
8. (obsolete) A trifling matter; an object of contempt.

Verb

1. (transitive) To throw with violence or quick movement; to hurl.
2. (archaic, intransitive) To move (oneself) abruptly or violently; to rush or dash.
3. (archaic, intransitive) To throw; to wince; to flounce.
4. (archaic, intransitive) To utter abusive language; to sneer.

Concepten

slingeren

zwaaien

swingen

werpen

smijten

opstoken

opwinden

schudden

gooien

agiteren

worp

ophitsen

opruien

avontuurtje

gooi

keilen

storten

weggooien

slippertje

afwerpen

Synoniemen

throw

cast

hurl

toss

pitch

sling

throw away

swing

whirl

chuck

dash

💨

toss away

discard

brandish

shy

propel

heave

dispose

slam

launch

cast aside

wave about

wave

👋

throw off

throw out

spree

shoot

flourish

shake off

wield

project

crack

go

pass

pelt

beat

lob

offer

wag

put away

dart

🎯

smash

splurge

stir up

thump

chuck out

catapult

attempt

flip

arouse

Vertalingen

lanzar

arrojar

tirar

werfen

gettare

schleudern

jeter

lanciare

echar

lancer

lançar

agitar

bater

schlingen

schwingen

Uitgesproken als (IPA)

/ˈflɪŋ/

Etymologie (Engels)

Overgenomen van Middelengels: fling

Verwant aan IJslands: flengur

Overgenomen van Middelengels: flyngen

Verwant aan IJslands: flengja

Verwant aan Noors: flengja

In summary

From Middle English fling, from the verb (see below). Compare Icelandic flengur (“a fast sprint”).