fling meaning and definition

FLING noun

Definition of fling (noun)

1. a usually brief attempt
   • "he took a crack at it"; "I gave it a whirl"
   • synonyms: crack, go, offer, pass, whirl
2. a brief indulgence of your impulses
   • synonyms: spree
3. the act of flinging

FLING verb

Definition of fling (verb)

1. throw with force or recklessness
   • "fling the frisbee"
2. move in an abrupt or headlong manner
   • "He flung himself onto the sofa"
3. indulge oneself
   • "I splurged on a new TV"
   • synonyms: splurge
4. throw or cast away
   • "Put away your worries"
   • synonyms: cast aside, cast away, cast out, chuck out, discard, dispose, put away, throw away, throw out, toss, toss away, toss out