FLING

I. verb (flung; ~ing) Etymology: Middle English, perhaps of Scandinavian origin; akin to Old Norse flengja to whip Date: 14th century intransitive verb to move in a brusque or headlong manner , to kick or plunge vigorously, caper , transitive verb 1. to throw forcefully, impetuously, or casually , to cast as if by throwing , to place or send suddenly and unceremoniously , to give unrestrainedly , see: throw ~er noun II. noun Date: 1556 an act or instance of ~ing, 2. a casual try or involvement, a casual or brief love affair, a period devoted to self-indulgence