IPA: /flɪŋ/
KK: /flɪŋ/
To move or throw something with force or speed, often in a sudden or careless way.
She decided to fling the ball across the yard.
Past: flung
Past Participle: flung
A short and casual romantic or sexual relationship, or a brief attempt at something.
They had a summer fling that ended when school started again.
To throw something with force or to cast something aside suddenly.
He decided to fling the old clothes into the donation bin.
Past: flung
Past Participle: flung
Fling originates from Middle English 'flingen', which is of uncertain origin but is thought to be related to the Old Norse 'flengja', meaning to throw or to cast. The word describes the action of throwing something with force or abandon.
Imagine someone throwing something with great force — that's what 'fling' means, and it connects to the idea of casting something away.