flung
Meaning
simple past and past participle of fling
Frequency
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈflʌŋ/
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fling
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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.
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