FLING


Meaning of FLING in English

I. verb

1.

Synonyms: rush 1, boil, bolt, charge, chase, dash, lash, race, shoot, tear

2.

Synonyms: throw 1, ||bung, cast, fire, heave, hurl, launch, pitch, sling, toss

Contrasted words: catch, grab, receive

II. noun

1.

a casual attempt

I'm willing to take a fling at almost any job

Synonyms: crack, go, pop, shot, slap, stab, ||stagger, try, whack, whirl

Related Word: attempt, effort, essay, trial

Contrasted words: best, limit, maximum

Antonyms: utmost

2.

Synonyms: spree 1, binge, orgy, rampage, splurge

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