Meaning of Fling | Babel Free

Definitions

1. An act of throwing, often violently.
2. A surname.
3. An act of moving the limbs or body with violent movements, especially in a dance.
4. An act or period of unrestrained indulgence.
5. A short romantic, oftentimes sexual, relationship.
6. An attempt, a try.
   figuratively
7. A severe or contemptuous remark; an expression of sarcastic scorn; a gibe or taunt.
   obsolete
8. A lively Scottish country dance.
9. A trifling matter; an object of contempt.
   obsolete

Equivalents

Examples

“the fling of a horse”

“When I was as young as you, I had my fling. I led a life of pleasure.”

“"I am inclined to go and have a fling with them. Why not all of us — just for a minute or two — it will not detain us long?"”

“Here again steam is having its last fling, and the "dual link" drivers at Brunswick shed, Liverpool, already are alternating steam and diesel duties.”

“a summer fling”

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

“Because I've noticed one thing / This ain't no summer fling”

“give it a fling”

“I, who love to have a fling, / Both at senate house and king.”

“the Highland fling”

“ante 1800, old proverb England were but a fling / Save for the crooked stick and the grey goose wing.”

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