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FLINGING

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 7 meanings of the word Flinging.

Flinging - as a noun

A usually brief attempt

Example: "He took a crack at it"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
go3offer11pass6whirl11

A brief indulgence of your impulses

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
spree7
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
intemperance18intemperateness19self-indulgence
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The act of flinging

Flinging - as a verb

Throw with force or recklessness

Example: "Fling the frisbee"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
throw11
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Move in an abrupt or headlong manner

Example: "He flung himself onto the sofa"

Indulge oneself

Example: "I splurged on a new tv"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
splurge10

Example Sentences

"She was flinging the ball back and forth with her dog at the park."
"He entered the room flinging his coat on the chair."
"The angry driver was flinging insults at the other motorist."
"The mischievous child was flinging food across the kitchen."
"The wind was flinging leaves in every direction."
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Word Game Points

Is FLINGING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, flinging is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

FLINGING has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

Is FLINGING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, flinging is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
FLINGING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.

Is FLINGING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, flinging is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
FLINGING has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.

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