sling — to throw or fling something with force, especially carelessly
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to throw or fling something with force, especially carelessly
Pronunciation (IPA): /slɪŋ/
Example Sentences
- The angry customer slung insults at the poor waiter like confetti at a wedding.
- After the food fight, Tommy's arm was in a sling, but his pride was completely shattered.
- She casually slung her designer bag over her shoulder, pretending it didn't cost more than my car.
sling
VERB[/slɪŋ/]
to throw or fling something with force, especially carelessly
to throw or fling something with force, especially carelessly
The king chose to sling his ring!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Old Norse slyngva, meaning 'to throw' or 'to hurl'. It evolved from earlier meanings of 'to wind' or 'to twist', which naturally developed into the sense of propelling something through the air with force.
Breakdown
Old Norse slyngva (to throw) forms the root, with the English -ing suffix potentially added to create the noun form referring to a device for throwing or a strap for carrying.
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📝Examples
“The angry customer slung insults at the poor waiter like confetti at a wedding.”
“After the food fight, Tommy's arm was in a sling, but his pride was completely shattered.”
“She casually slung her designer bag over her shoulder, pretending it didn't cost more than my car.”
“The nurse helped him put his broken arm in a sling.”
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