How to pronounce “fling”

Meaning

• [Noun]
• An act of throwing, often violently.
• An act of moving the limbs or body with violent movements, especially in a dance.
• An act or period of unrestrained indulgence.
• A short romantic, oftentimes sexual, relationship.
• (figuratively) An attempt, a try.
• (obsolete) A severe or contemptuous remark; an expression of sarcastic scorn; a gibe or taunt.
• (dance) A lively Scottish country dance.
• (obsolete) A trifling matter; an object of contempt.
• [Verb]
• (transitive) To throw with violence or quick movement; to hurl.
• (intransitive, now archaic) To move (oneself) abruptly or violently; to rush or dash.
• (intransitive, archaic) To throw; to wince; to flounce.
• (intransitive, archaic) To utter abusive language; to sneer.

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