Definitions
There are 7 meanings of the word
Fling.
How to pronounce fling:
US
Fling - as a noun
A usually brief attempt
Example: "He took a crack at it"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
go3offer11pass6whirl11A brief indulgence of your impulses
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
spree7Hypernyms (Closely Related)
intemperance18intemperateness19self-indulgenceHyponyms (Broadly Related)
The act of flinging
Fling - as a verb
Throw with force or recklessness
Example: "Fling the frisbee"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
throw11Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Move in an abrupt or headlong manner
Example: "He flung himself onto the sofa"
Throw or cast away
Example: "Put away your worries"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cast asidecast awaycast outchuck outdiscard11dispose10put awaythrow awaythrow outtoss4toss awaytoss outHypernyms (Closely Related)
get rid ofremove11Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"She had a brief fling with him during her vacation."
"Their fling lasted for only a couple of weeks before they decided to end it."
"He was known for having numerous flings with different women."
"Their fling was nothing serious, just a casual affair."
"After the breakup, he entered into a fling with his coworker."
Word Game Points
Is FLING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, fling is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
FLING has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.
Is FLING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, fling is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordFLING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.
Is FLING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, fling is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordFLING has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.
