fling
//flɪŋ//
Verb
flingInfinitive
flingPresent tense
flungPast tense
flungPast participle
flingingPresent participle
flingsThird-person singular
1
To throw something forcefully or carelessly, often with a sudden movement.
She flung her bag onto the sofa and collapsed into a chair.
2
To move or rush somewhere quickly and energetically.
She flung out of the room in anger.
3
To put or send suddenly or without warning.
The scandal flung him into the spotlight.
Noun
flingSingular
flingsPlural
1
A short period of enjoyment or wild behavior.
She had a final fling before starting her new job.
2
A brief romantic or sexual relationship.
They had a brief fling during the summer vacation.
3
An act of throwing something forcefully.
With a powerful fling, he threw the ball across the field.