FLING as NOUN

  1. Meaning
    • the act of flinging
    Hypernyms(s) fling is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Derived(s)
  2. Meaning
    • a brief indulgence of your impulses
    Synonym(s) Hypernyms(s) fling is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s) Derived(s)
  3. Meaning
    • a usually brief attempt
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • he took a crack at it
    • I gave it a whirl
    Hypernyms(s) fling is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower

FLING as VERB

  1. Meaning
    • throw with force or recklessness
    Usage Example(s)
    • fling the frisbee
    Hypernyms(s) fling is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s) Derived(s)
  2. Meaning
    • move in an abrupt or headlong manner
    Usage Example(s)
    • He flung himself onto the sofa
    Hypernyms(s) fling is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
  3. Meaning
    • throw or cast away
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • Put away your worries
    Hypernyms(s) fling is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s) Derived(s)
  4. Meaning
    • indulge oneself
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • I splurged on a new TV
    Hypernyms(s) fling is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Derived(s)