~ 1
■ noun
1》 a flexible strap or belt used in the form of a loop to support or raise a hanging weight.
↘a bandage or soft strap looped round the neck to support an injured arm.
↘a pouch or frame for carrying a baby, supported by a strap round the neck or shoulders.
2》 a simple weapon in the form of a strap or loop, used to hurl stones or other small missiles.
3》 Austral./NZ informal a bribe or gratuity.
■ verb ( past and past participle slung )
1》 suspend or carry loosely with or as with a ~ or strap.
2》 Brit. informal throw; fling.
3》 hurl from a ~ or similar weapon.
4》 Austral./NZ informal pay a bribe or gratuity.
5》 ( ~ off ) Austral./NZ informal make mocking remarks about someone or something.
Phrases
put someone's (or have one's ) ass in a ~ N. Amer. vulgar slang cause someone to be (or be) in trouble.
Derivatives
~er noun
Origin
ME: prob. from Low Ger., of symbolic origin.
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~ 2
■ noun a sweetened drink of spirits, especially gin, and water.
Origin
C18: of unknown origin.