Associations to the word «Fling»
Noun
- Catapult
- Gauntlet
- Precipice
- Pebble
- Sling
- Handful
- Arm
- Frenzy
- Sofa
- Defiance
- Shriek
- Toss
- Heave
- Cloak
- Spray
- Spear
- Neck
- Whirl
- Heap
- Leap
- Abyss
- Shouting
- Jerk
- Rein
- Saddle
- Bouquet
- Wreath
- Pillow
- Gesture
- Gallop
- Waistcoat
- Gust
- Despair
- Cry
- Shout
- Grasp
- Railing
- Mantle
- Knee
- Fury
- Thunderbolt
- Insult
- Garment
- Rope
- Heel
- Veil
- Tumbling
- Bolt
- Torch
- Shower
- Howling
- Highland
- Clap
- Sobbing
- Pluck
- Crying
- Fling
- Aside
Adjective
Pictures for the word «Fling»
Wiktionary
FLING, noun. An act of throwing, often violently.
FLING, noun. An act of moving the limbs or body with violent movements, especially in a dance.
FLING, noun. An act or period of unrestrained indulgence.
FLING, noun. A short, often sexual, relationship.
FLING, noun. (figuratively) An attempt, a try (as in "give it a fling").
FLING, noun. (obsolete) A severe or contemptuous remark; an expression of sarcastic scorn; a gibe; a sarcasm.
FLING, noun. A kind of dance.
FLING, noun. (obsolete) A trifing matter; an object of contempt.
FLING, verb. (transitive) To throw with violence or quick movement; to hurl.
FLING, verb. (intransitive) (archaic) To throw oneself in a violent or hasty manner; to rush or spring with violence or haste.
FLING, verb. (intransitive) (archaic) To throw; to wince; to flounce.
FLING, verb. (intransitive) (archaic) To utter abusive language; to sneer.
FLING OUT, verb. To become ugly and intractable; to utter sneers and insinuations.
Dictionary definition
FLING, noun. A usually brief attempt; "he took a crack at it"; "I gave it a whirl".
FLING, noun. A brief indulgence of your impulses.
FLING, noun. The act of flinging.
FLING, verb. Throw with force or recklessness; "fling the frisbee".
FLING, verb. Move in an abrupt or headlong manner; "He flung himself onto the sofa".
FLING, verb. Indulge oneself; "I splurged on a new TV".
FLING, verb. Throw or cast away; "Put away your worries".
Wise words
Wisdom does not show itself so much in precept as in life -
in firmness of mind and a mastery of appetite. It teaches us
to do, as well as talk, and to make our words and actions
all of a color.