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   fling

   /flɪŋ/

   verb

   • 1. throw or hurl forcefully: "he picked up the debris and flung it away"
   • ▪ move or push (something) suddenly or violently: "he flung back the bedclothes"
   • ▪ start or engage in (an activity or enterprise) with great energy and enthusiasm: "he flung himself into his athletics"
   • ▪ go quickly and angrily: "Lisa had flung out of the house without so much as a glance at him"

   noun

   • 1. a short period of enjoyment or wild behaviour: "one final fling before a tranquil retirement" Similar good timebingespreebit of funbit of amusementnight on the townfun and gamesenjoymententertainmentrecreationrevelryskylarkinglarks
   • ▪ a short, spontaneous sexual relationship: "I had a fling with someone when I was at college" Similar affairlove affairrelationshipromanceflirtationdallianceliaisonentanglementromantic entanglementinvolvementattachmentaffair of the heartintriguerelationsaffaireaffaire de/du cœuramourinformal:hanky-pankycarry-on
   • 2. short for Highland fling

   Word Origin Middle English (in the sense ‘go violently’): perhaps related to Old Norse flengja ‘flog’. The main verb sense is based on an earlier sense ‘reckless movement of the body’ and dates from the early 19th century.

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   • 1. flinger noun

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   What is a fling and how does it work?

   • The idea is that you go through the normal routines of dating, which might happen to lead up to anything you care to mention but because nowhere is there any mention of an end date, a fling can’t be planned. If you enjoy whatever stage you’re at, you do more of it then very likely move on to the next stage.

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   What does fling mean?

   • Get a quick, free translation! FLING definition: 1. to throw something or someone suddenly and with a lot of force: 2. to move or do something…. Learn more.

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   What does flung mean in English?

   • Sergei flung himself down on the sofa. UK informal Let me just fling (= quickly put) a few things into my bag, and I'll be right with you. UK informal They were flung (= quickly put) in prison. fling something at someone They were flinging bitter accusations at each other. [ + speech ] "I don't care what you think ", she flung (back) at him.

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   What does fling a part of your body mean?

   • If you fling a part of your body in a particular direction, especially your arms or head, you move it there suddenly. She flung her arms around my neck and kissed me. [VERB noun preposition/adverb] If you fling someone to the ground, you push them very roughly so that they fall over.

   FLING definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Fling can be a verb meaning to throw, move, do or say something suddenly and forcefully, or a noun meaning a short period of enjoyment. Learn how to use fling in different contexts and idioms with Cambridge Dictionary.

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     fling translate: schleudern, stürzen, schottischer Tanz....

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     FLING translate: يَقْذِف / يُلْقي. Learn more in the...

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     FLING translate: роман, интрижка , веселое житье, загул....

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     FLING translate: jeter, lancer, aventure [feminine], lancer,...

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   Fling definition: to throw, cast, or hurl with force or violence. See examples of FLING used in a sentence.

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   A fling is a short period of enjoyment, especially the last one that you will get an opportunity to have. ...that last fling before you finally give up and take up a job. Synonyms: binge [ informal ] , good time , bash , bit of fun More Synonyms of fling

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   The act of throwing something recklessly or with force can also be called a fling. Your mail sorting ritual might be putting bills in one pile and personal letters in another, then giving junk mail a fling into the recycling bin. A brief period of revelry or indulgence is another kind of fling.

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   Fling can mean to throw with force, to move violently, to indulge oneself, or to try something. It can also refer to a dance, a period of unrestrained behavior, or a brief attempt.

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