fling
/ˈflɪŋ/fling
VERBDefinition of fling
If you fling something somewhere, you throw or push it away strongly, often carelessly or with strong emotion.
Example: He grabbed a book and flung it across the room angrily.
If you fling words at somebody, you say angry things to them.
Example: With everybody flinging accusations, she was worried about her future.
If you have a fling with somebody, you have a short romantic or sexual relationship for fun.
Example: I had a brief fling with a boy I met in the summer.
A fling is a fun, carefree time.
Example: I wasn't serious about dancing. The lessons were just a fling.
fling
EXAMPLESExamples of fling
He grabbed a book and flung it across the room angrily.
Example sentenceThe passenger door was flung open and a man jumped out.
Example sentenceWith everybody flinging accusations, she was worried about her future.
Example sentenceI had a brief fling with a boy I met in the summer.
Example sentenceI wasn't serious about dancing. The lessons were just a fling.
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