Word Finder - flings

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An act of throwing, often violently.

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An act of moving the limbs or body with violent movements, especially in a dance.

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the fling of a horse

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An act or period of unrestrained indulgence.

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A short casual sexual relationship.

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I had a fling with a girl I met on holiday.

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• hookup

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An attempt, a try (as in "give it a fling").

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A severe or contemptuous remark; an expression of sarcastic scorn; a gibe or taunt.

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A lively Scottish country dance.

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the Highland fling

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A trifling matter; an object of contempt.

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To move (oneself) abruptly or violently; to rush or dash.

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To throw with violence or quick movement; to hurl.

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To throw; to wince; to flounce.

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To utter abusive language; to sneer.

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The scold began to flout and fling.

According to my mom he now flings his litter.

But what is it that brings men and women together for casual flings or lifetime commitments?

She was not a faithful girlfriend; after her split from Hef, she admitted to sneaking out of the mansion for a few flings.

Upon the strength of an established character for moderation he enjoyed an exceptional licence for the utterance of unwelcome truths; and in spite of his flings at the rich and powerful, he remained through life a privileged person with them.

In a primitive, Begin- thinly populated, agricultural country, in which the flings of demand for agricultural labour greatly exceeds the serfdom.

He makes a crater every time he lands from a huge jump, flings cars and tanks at helicopters, leaps over buildings, and leaves giant claw marks everywhere he climbs.

This service provides matches to flings, friends with benefits and, of course, to potential lifetime relationships.

Capricorn is one sign that will eagerly rise to any challenges Scorpio flings his way.

Also, they won't weigh you down when your partner flings you through the air.

He grew up, had flings and even fathered a child with Nina before “dying” in a drunk driving accident.

The love affair in this song isn't built to last, but it does capture the thrills and extremes of teenage crushes, summer flings and first loves.

She manages to juggle a storied string of celebrity flings with active involvement in her church.

And then disaster flings Voyager to the far side of the galaxy, killing many members of the crew, and Paris winds up as Voyager's pilot, given a temporary field commission to Lieutenant Junior Grade by Janeway.

In the later legends of the Trojan War, Eris, lot having been invited to the marriage festival of Peleus and Thetis, flings a golden apple (the "apple of discord") among the guests, to be given to the most beautiful.