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fling

noun verb

the act of flinging

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Word Facts

Word length
5
Starts with
F
Ends with
G
Contains
LI
Scrabble score
9
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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Definitions

noun

  1. the act of flinging

noun

  1. a brief indulgence of your impulses

noun

  1. a usually brief attempt

    “he took a crack at it”

verb

  1. throw with force or recklessness

    “fling the frisbee”

verb

  1. move in an abrupt or headlong manner

    “He flung himself onto the sofa”

verb

  1. throw or cast away

    “Put away your worries”

verb

  1. indulge oneself

    “I splurged on a new TV”

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Example Sentences

he took a crack at it
I gave it a whirl
fling the frisbee
He flung himself onto the sofa
Put away your worries
I splurged on a new TV

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