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Definition fling in American English

fling verb

[transitive] verb
/flɪŋ/
1

to throw something carelessly or with a lot of force

Example

She flung a book across the room at me.

Example

His coat had been flung over the back of a chair.

Synonyms and related words
throw direct aim
2

to move your body or part of your body quickly, and with a lot of force

Example

I flung my arms around him.

Example

Martin flung himself to the ground to stop the ball.

Synonyms and related words
fling skim slide
Example

She flung open the curtains to let in the sunlight.

Synonyms and related words
open up undo unlock
4

to say something to someone that is intended to hurt them

Example

Don't start flinging accusations just because you're upset.

Synonyms and related words
insult offend wound
Definition fling in American English