fling
/flɪŋ/
noun
- A short period of enjoyment or wild behavior, often without serious commitment.
- She had a fling with painting during her summer break.
- His fling with rock climbing ended after he got injured.
- They went on a shopping fling and spent too much money.
- A brief romantic or sexual relationship that is not serious.
- It was just a summer fling; they both knew it wouldn't continue.
- They had a fling while on vacation, but it didn't last.
- She regretted her fling with a coworker.
- A vigorous Scottish dance, especially the Highland fling.
- The dancers performed a lively fling at the festival.
- He learned the Highland fling for the cultural show.
- The fling requires quick footwork and energy.
verb
- To throw or toss something with force or without care.
- The wind flung the door open with a loud bang.
- He flung the ball across the field to his teammate.
- She flung her backpack onto the chair and sat down.
- To move or rush suddenly and energetically.
- The children flung themselves onto the soft grass.
- He flung open the curtains to let in the morning light.
- She flung herself into the project with great enthusiasm.
- To say something quickly or angrily.
- She flung an insult at him before storming out.
- Don't fling accusations without proof.
- He flung a few harsh words at the waiter.
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