fling
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fling
throw with force or recklessness "fling the frisbee" -
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fling
move in an abrupt or headlong manner "He flung himself onto the sofa" -
(v)
fling
throw or cast away "Put away your worries" -
(v)
fling
indulge oneself "I splurged on a new TV" -
(n)
fling
the act of flinging -
(n)
fling
a brief indulgence of your impulses -
(n)
fling
a usually brief attempt "he took a crack at it","I gave it a whirl"
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Fling
A cast from the hand; a throw; also, a flounce; a kick; as, the fling of a horse. -
Fling
a casual or brief attempt to accomplish something. -
Fling
a love affair. -
Fling
a period during which one tries a new activity; as, he took a fling at playing tennis. -
Fling
a short period during which one indulges one's wishes, whims, or desires in an unrestrained manner. -
Fling
A trifing matter; an object of contempt. "England were but a fling Save for the crooked stick and the gray goose wing." -
Fling
To shed forth; to emit; to scatter. "The sun begins to fling His flaring beams.", "Every beam new transient colors flings ." -
Fling
To throw; to hurl; to throw off or down; to prostrate; hence, to baffle; to defeat; as, to fling a party in litigation. "His horse started, flung him, and fell upon him."
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fling
To throw, cast, or hurl; especially, to throw with force, violence, or swiftness, with ardor, vehemence, disdain, impatience, or indifference: as, the waves flung the ship upon the rocks; his antagonist flung him to the ground; to fling a sarcasm at an opponent; they flung themselves suddenly upon the enemy; to fling a penny to a beggar. -
fling
To throw aside or off, as a burden. -
fling
To get rid of. -
fling
To act by throwing in some particular way; discharge a missile, or something analogous to a missile. -
fling
To aim a blow, as with a weapon; let fly. -
fling
To hasten; fly; rush. -
fling
To start away with a sudden motion, as in token of displeasure; rush away in anger. -
fling
To fly into violent and irregular motions; flounce; throw out the legs violently, as a horse; kick. -
fling
To utter harsh or abusive language; upbraid; sneer: as, she began to flout and fling. -
(n)
fling
A throw; a cast from the hand. -
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fling
Entire freedom of action; wild dash into pleasure, adventure, or excitement of any kind; enjoyment of pleasure to the full extent of one's opportunities. -
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fling
A lively Scotch country-dance; a reel or hornpipe, especially of the kind called the Highland fling, usually danced by one person. -
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fling
A gibe; a sneer; a sarcasm; a severe or contemptuous remark. -
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fling
A slight, trifling matter: in the following proverb: -
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fling
A sudden or rapid throwing; a whipping action; a sidewise motion with respect to the principal direction of motion: as, the fling of a connecting-rod.
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(v.t)
Fling
fling to strike or throw from the hand: to dart: to send forth: to scatter: to throw (of a horse) -
(v.i)
Fling
to act in a violent and irregular manner: to kick out with the legs: to upbraid: to sneer:—pr.p. fling′ing; pa.t. and pa.p. flung -
(n)
Fling
a cast or throw: a taunt: complete freedom, full enjoyment of pleasure: a lively Scotch country-dance
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary OE. flingen, flengen, to rush, hurl; cf. Icel. flengia, to whip, ride furiously, OSw. flenga, to strike, Sw. flänga, to romp, Dan. flenge, to slash
Fling has settled in nicely in Murfreesboro. timesfreepress.com
Forrest opens Blue Cross Spring Fling with 4-2 win. marshalltribune.com
The loss ended Brad Rowlett's first season as head coach in the BlueCross Spring Fling with a record of 34-15-1. ilsonpost.com
Verbena third graders Austin Nance, left, and Jackson Daugherty, right, race along an inflatable water slide at the school's Spring Fling on May 21. clantonadvertiser.com
Monday's thunderstorms subsided long enough for Verbena students to enjoy outdoor amusements during their Spring Fling event. clantonadvertiser.com
ROTTERDAM — Now that we appear to be past a series of rainy days, the "Spring Fling " at Mallozzi's Ballrooms & Catering on Friday night seems like a good deal. blog.timesunion.com
It's The "Spring Fling " This Weekend. fgr.com
Spring Fling at Live Oak Manor Elementary in Waggaman delights families. blog.nola.com
Patrons meandered the sidewalks with spring fever, looking for new landscaping items and outdoor décor during the 11th annual Spring Fling . marshallnews.com
Georgetown University explains WTF a "Zombie Fling" is, and why it should be avoided. ashingtoncitypaper.com
Spring Fling Physics Demonstration Show. oxfordeagle.com
Eat well and enjoy Gershwin at Philharmonic's Spring Fling. heraldnet.com
I'd heard about older friends' hippie adventures running off to Hana to hide out after a divorce or have a wild fling. forbes.com
49ers' Manning fling didn't irk Smith, he says. sfgate.com
PORT NECHES — Spring flings are happening in Mid-County and the Port Arthur News invites readers to send information for this compilation. panews.com
Suddenly, with a passionate gesture, he stopped, flinging up his empty right hand. "The Odds" by
And indeed, she was one of the first cities of Italy to fling off the Lombard yoke. "Florence and Northern Tuscany with Genoa" by
Sadly I wendid my way to his peaceful home, dreadin to fling over that house the pall uv despair. "Swingin Round the Cirkle." by
I would just fling it in his face. "The Debtor" by
Fling me in some leaves, Bevis, dear. "A Book of Natural History" by
Down drop the sails; in order ranged, each crew Flings up the foam to heaven, and sweeps the sparkling blue. "The Aeneid of Virgil" by
It seemed to fling him an airy challenge. "The Swindler and Other Stories" by
Then a little steel ring shifted suddenly, flinging aside the coined ducat, and a fresh gold piece took its place. "The Poor Plutocrats" by
Suddenly I remembered that more than once she had besought me with tears in her eyes to fling away my old tobacco-pouch. "My Lady Nicotine" by
He guessed the kid would sober up after a fling. "The Triumph of John Kars" by
The agony of prayer;
No spectral steed impatient shakes
His white mane on the air.
When Death his shadow flings,
The Spirit of Immortal Love
Will shield us with his wings.
That you should heed or know:
I have no lilies, in full hands, to fling
Across the path you go.
Hiding is, and that the breeze
Anew will fling abroad odours and melodies.
Fling down thy bloody knife:
In fear, if not in pity, spare
A woman, and a wife!
Shall her solemn shadow fling,
Touching voice of our despair,
Long the nightingale shall sing.