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Fling

noun
/ˈflɪŋ/
Word Frequency: 1.1

Definitions

1.nounAn act of throwing, often violently.
2.nounAn act of moving the limbs or body with violent movements, especially in a dance.
"the fling of a horse"
3.nounAn act or period of unrestrained indulgence.
4.nounA short casual sexual relationship.
"I had a fling with a girl I met on holiday."
5.nounAn attempt, a try (as in "give it a fling").
6.nounA severe or contemptuous remark; an expression of sarcastic scorn; a gibe or taunt.
7.nounA lively Scottish country dance.
"the Highland fling"
8.nounA trifling matter; an object of contempt.

Synonyms

hookuptosswhirlcrackthrow outtoss outthrow awaydiscardchuck outcast asidecast awaypass

Rhymes With

ringwringspringstingzingthingstringswing
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