fling

fling
1 verb past tense and past participle flung, (T) /flIN /
1 THROW (always + adv/prep) to throw something quickly with a lot of force : fling sth at/into/on etc: Spectators flung bottles and cans at the marchers. | fling sth down: Sammy flings down his coat and stomps upstairs.
2 BODY (always + adv/prep) to move yourself or part of your body suddenly and with a lot of force
(+ down/through/towards etc): Ian flung himself down on his bed. | fling sth around/towards etc: Flinging his arms around her, he kissed her. | fling sth back/out etc: Katie flung back her head and laughed.
3 fling yourself into to begin to do something using a lot of effort: After the divorce he flung himself into his work and tried to forget her.
4 fling a door/window etc open to quickly and suddenly open a door, window etc: We flung open all the windows.
5 fling sb in prison/jail to put someone in prison, often without having a good reason: Opposition leaders were flung into jail.
fling sth off phrasal verb to quickly remove a piece of clothing, a sheet, or a cover: Tom flung off his blanket in the middle of the night. fling sb/sth out phrasal verb (T) especially BrE
1 to suddenly make someone leave an organization or place
2 (fling something out) to get rid of something you no longer want or need
2 noun (countable usually singular)
1 a short and not very serious sexual relationship : have a fling: They had a brief fling years ago.
2 a short period of time during which you enjoy yourself without worrying about anything : have your fling: I'm going to have my fling first and see a bit of the world.

Longman dictionary of contemporary English. 2004.

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  • Fling — Fling, n. 1. A cast from the hand; a throw; also, a flounce; a kick; as, the fling of a horse. [1913 Webster] 2. A severe or contemptuous remark; an expression of sarcastic scorn; a gibe; a sarcasm. [1913 Webster] I, who love to have a fling,… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • fling — /fling/, v., flung, flinging, n. v.t. 1. to throw, cast, or hurl with force or violence: to fling a stone. 2. to move (oneself) violently with impatience, contempt, or the like: She flung herself angrily from the room. 3. to put suddenly or… …   Universalium

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  • Fling — Fling, v. i. 1. To throw; to wince; to flounce; as, the horse began to kick and fling. [1913 Webster] 2. To cast in the teeth; to utter abusive language; to sneer; as, the scold began to flout and fling. [1913 Webster] 3. To throw one s self in a …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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  • fling — [fliŋ] vt. flung, flinging [ME flingen, to rush < ON flengja, to whip (Norw dial., to throw) < IE base * plāk : see FLAW2] 1. to throw, esp. with force or violence; hurl; cast 2. to put abruptly or violently [to be flung into confusion] 3.… …   English World dictionary

  • fling on — ˌfling ˈon [transitive] [present tense I/you/we/they fling on he/she/it flings on present participle flinging on past tense …   Useful english dictionary

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