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Definition fling in British 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
3

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
Example

She flung open the curtains to let in the sunlight.

Synonyms and related words
open up open try
5

to send someone to a place, or to make them move quickly and with force

Example

The king could have you flung into prison.

Example

He survived unhurt after being flung 25 metres in the crash.

Example

The management flung them out for causing a disturbance.

Synonyms and related words
fling skim slide
Definition fling in British English