fling

  • 71fling — I. verb (flung; flinging) Etymology: Middle English, perhaps of Scandinavian origin; akin to Old Norse flengja to whip Date: 14th century intransitive verb 1. to move in a brusque or headlong manner < flung out of the room in a rage > 2. of an&#8230; …

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  • 72fling — 1. noun /ˈflɪŋ/ a) Short, often sexual relationship. b) An act of unrestrained indulgence. 2. verb /ˈflɪŋ/ To throw with violence or quick movement; to hurl …

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  • 73Fling — brief sexual affair …

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  • 74fling — Australian Slang brief sexual affair …

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  • 75fling — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) v. t. throw, cast, hurl, sling. See propulsion. II (Roget s IV) n. Syn. indulgence, party, binge, spree; see celebration 2 . v. Syn. toss, sling, throw, dump; see throw 1 . See Synonym Study at throw .&#8230; …

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  • 76fling — v. n. == rush hastily. Alys. 1165; pret. ‘fleng.’ Ib. 6084. Sw. flanga adv. ? == rashly. Alys. 4602 …

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  • 77fling — flɪŋ n. toss, throw; slinging, casting; short period of total indulgence; reprimand, critical remark; attempt, experiment v. throw; cast; toss, discard; speak sharply or forcefully; involve oneself in an energetic manner; move in an energetic&#8230; …

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  • 78fling up — Relinquish, abandon …

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  • 79fling — I. v. a. 1. Throw, cast, hurl, toss, dart, pitch, flirt, chuck, shy. 2. Prostrate, overthrow, throw to the ground, throw down. II. v. n. 1. Flounce, wince, fly into violent motions. 2. Start or rush angrily, flounce. 3. Jeer, sneer, gibe, flout,&#8230; …

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  • 80fling —   Kā, hiu, ho olei.   See throw …

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