Pronunciation: (fling), [key]
v., flung, fling•ing,

4. to project or speak sharply, curtly, or forcefully: He flung his answer at the questioner.
5. to involve (oneself) vigorously in an undertaking.
6. to move, do, or say (something) quickly: to fling a greeting in passing.
7. to send suddenly and rapidly: to fling fresh troops into a battle.
8. to throw aside or off.

1. to move with haste or violence; rush; dash.
3. to speak harshly or abusively (usually fol. by out): He flung out disgustedly against the whole human race.

1. an act of flinging.
2. a short period of unrestrained pursuit of one's wishes or desires: The week of partying was my last fling before starting a new job.
3. an attempt at something: He took a fling at playwriting.
4. a critical or contemptuous remark; gibe.


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