fling

Meanings

• Verb

  To throw something with a forceful, careless motion.

  - "He flung the ball into the pool."
  - "She flung the frisbee to her dog."

• Verb

  To dance energetically and freely.

  - "They all joined in for a good fling on the dance floor."
  - "The partygoers took turns flinging each other around."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈflɪŋ/
   
   
   
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2. /ˈflɪŋ/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

hookup

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with fling
king , ring , bring , string

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Homophones

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1. Fling (noun) (Scottish) : A social dance, especially one held outdoors.
   

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Variants

List of all variants of fling that leads to same result
fling , flinger , flingers , flinging , flings , flung , fling oneself into , Highland fling , Highland flings , give (something) a fling , give a fling , give something a fling , have a fling at , have a fling at (something) , have a fling at something , cast caution to the wind , fling caution to the wind , throw caution to the wind , throw/fling/cast caution to the wind

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Forms

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Verb: flings, flung, flung

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Etymology

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Old English flingan, from flingan, to throw.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'fling' has been used in various English dialects since the 15th century.

2. The Scottish term 'fling' refers to a social dance that is often held outdoors.

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Related Concepts

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1. Throw: The act of propelling an object through the air.

2. Dance: A series of movements or steps to music.

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Culture

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The term 'fling' has been used in various contexts, including dance and sports. In the context of dance, a fling is a social dance, often held outdoors. In sports, it refers to a forceful, careless throw.

How to Memorize "fling"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize throwing a ball with all your might.
   - Imagine yourself dancing energetically at a party.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'fling' with the feeling of throwing something with force.
   - Connect the word 'fling' with the image of a lively dance.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the phrase 'Forceful, Lively, Intense, Nimble, and Graceful' to remember the definition of 'fling'.

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