fling — to 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/
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
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
🌳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.'
Breakdown
fling (Germanic root meaning 'to throw or rush violently') - no clear prefix/suffix breakdown, but related to similar throwing words in other Germanic languages
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“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.”
“The angry customer flung the defective phone across the store counter.”
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