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Definition fling in British English

fling noun

[countable] noun
/flɪŋ/
1

a sexual relationship that does not last very long, and is not very serious

Example

She had a fling with a car salesman.

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2

a short time during which you have a lot of fun, especially before you start doing something more serious

Example

This holiday is my final fling before I start college.

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Definition fling in British English