n.
Pronunciation: ' fli ŋ
Function: verb
Inflected Form: flung \ ' fl ə ŋ \ ; fling · ing \ ' fli ŋ -i ŋ \
Etymology: Middle English, perhaps of Scandinavian origin; akin to Old Norse flengja to whip
Date: 14th century
intransitive verb
1 : to move in a brusque or headlong manner < flung out of the room in a rage>
2 of an animal : to kick or plunge vigorously
3 Scottish : CAPER
transitive verb
1 a : to throw forcefully, impetuously, or casually < flung herself down on the sofa> <clothes were flung on the floor> b : to cast as if by throwing < flung off all restraint>
2 : to place or send suddenly and unceremoniously <was arrested and flung into prison>
3 : to give unrestrainedly < flung himself into music>
synonyms see THROW
– fling · er \ ' fli ŋ - ə r \ noun