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flingto throw something or someone suddenly and with force

Part of speech: VERB

Definition: to throw something or someone suddenly and with force

Pronunciation (IPA): /flɪŋ/

Korean meaning: 세게 던지다, 내던지다

Korean pronunciation: **플링**

Example Sentences

  • My roommate had a fling with a celebrity chef, but it ended when she discovered he couldn't even make ramen properly.
  • He flung his resignation letter on the boss's desk and walked out like a movie star.
  • After graduating, she decided to have one last fling with freedom before starting her corporate job.

fling

VERB

//flɪŋ//

to throw something or someone suddenly and with force

fling concept
💡 Concept

a determined volleyball player winds up and flings the ball with tremendous force toward the opposing team's court. Her whole body is twisted with the powerful throwing motion as the ball flies through the air at high speed. The ball creates a visible motion blur as it rockets across the net. Other players on both sides of the court react by diving and lunging to try to catch the fast-moving ball. Spectators in the background lean forward with excited expressions watching the intense play. something being thrown suddenly and with great force

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/flɪŋ/
🇬🇧 UK/flɪŋ/

🌳Etymology

Origin

From Middle English flingen, meaning 'to throw violently or rush headlong.' The word originally described sudden, forceful movements and later developed meanings of 'throwing' and 'indulging in wild behavior.'

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🎵Rhyme

ringsingbringswingthing
ring
sing
bring
swing
thing

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My roommate had a fling with a celebrity chef, but it ended when she discovered he couldn't even make ramen properly.

😄 Fun example

He flung his resignation letter on the boss's desk and walked out like a movie star.

After graduating, she decided to have one last fling with freedom before starting her corporate job.

The angry customer flung the defective phone across the store counter.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

throwhurltosscastaffair

Antonyms

catchgrabcommitment

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swingromancerelationshippassion