Fling ( verb , noun )

(As a verb)

Fling ( verb )

1. Throw (something) with force or violence.
2. Move or cause to move suddenly or violently in a particular direction.

Origin:

Middle english (in the sense "throw violently, hurl"): probably of scandinavian origin; compare with danish flænge "tear".

Examples:

1. He flinged the door open and stormed out of the room.
2. She flinged the book across the room in anger.
3. He flinged himself down on the couch.
4. The ship was flinged about in the rough sea.
5. She flinged her arms around his neck in a hug.

(As a noun)

Fling ( noun )

1. Throw (something) with force or violence.
2. Move or cause to move suddenly or violently in a particular direction.

Origin:

Middle english (in the sense "throw violently, hurl"): probably of scandinavian origin; compare with danish flænge "tear".

Examples:

1. He flinged the door open and stormed out of the room.
2. She flinged the book across the room in anger.
3. He flinged himself down on the couch.
4. The ship was flinged about in the rough sea.
5. She flinged her arms around his neck in a hug.