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Fling

Noun

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, enthusiasm, or both.
4.NounA short romantic, oftentimes sexual, relationship.
"a summer fling; I had a fling with a girl I met on holiday."
5.NounAn attempt, a try.
"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 party, especially a dance party.
"a spring fling"
9.NounA trifling matter; an object of contempt.
10.VerbTo throw with violence or quick movement; to hurl.
11.VerbTo move (oneself) abruptly or violently; to rush or dash.
12.VerbTo throw; to wince; to flounce.
13.VerbTo utter abusive language; to sneer.
"The scold began to flout and fling."
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