I. ˈfliŋ verb
( flung ˈfləŋ ; fling·ing ˈfliŋ-iŋ)
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 ˈfliŋ-ər noun
II. noun
Date: 1556
1. : an act or instance of flinging
2.
a. : a casual try or involvement
b. : a casual or brief love affair
3. : a period devoted to self-indulgence