fling

/flˈɪŋ/

/ˈfɫɪŋ/

[verb] [noun]

to fling

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

throw or cast away

synonyms : cast aside

throw with force or recklessness

move in an abrupt or headlong manner

indulge oneself

synonyms : splurge

Fling

[NOUN]

a brief indulgence of your impulses

synonyms : spree

a usually brief attempt

synonyms : crack

offer

pass

whirl

the act of flinging

Examples

1. Some people worry that teenagers are making bad choices, but it's important to remember that youth will have its fling.

2. After thinking about it for years, he finally flung caution to the wind, quit his job, and started his own company.

3. Flings produce babies.

4. Flings produce babies.

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