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fling

throw forcefully / rush into / brief affair / short indulgence
Transitive VerbIntransitive VerbNoun
pl: flingspast: flungpp: flunging: flinging

This word conveys a sense of sudden, uncontrolled energy, whether physical or emotional. When used as a verb for objects, it suggests a lack of precision or a feeling of anger and haste, contrasting with the deliberate nature of "throw." As a noun, the term shifts toward the concept of transience. It describes experiences that are intense but short-lived, often carrying a connotation of recklessness or a temporary escape from normal constraints, such as a brief romantic encounter or a period of wild behavior.

Meanings

Transitive Verb
[~ something][~ something at someone]

To throw something forcefully and carelessly.

"He flung the keys onto the table and walked away."

Transitive Verb
[~ oneself against/into something]

To throw one's own body violently or impulsively in a particular direction.

"She flung herself into the arms of her long-lost brother."

Intransitive Verb
[~ oneself into something]

To begin doing something with sudden, great energy or enthusiasm.

"He flung himself into his new project with total dedication."

Noun

A sudden, forceful throw of an object.

"With one quick fling, he tossed the stone into the lake."

Noun

A short period of unplanned or excessive indulgence in an activity.

"The teenagers went on a wild fling during their summer break."

Noun

A brief, intense romantic or sexual relationship, often an affair.

"She had a brief fling with a musician she met in Paris."

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