fling

[[t]flɪŋ[/t]]

v. flung, fling•ing, n.

1) to throw or cast with force, violence, or abandon

2) to move (oneself) violently or abruptly:

She flung herself angrily from the room[/ex]

3) to put or send suddenly or without preparation:

to fling someone into jail[/ex]

4) to project or speak sharply or aggressively

5) to involve (oneself) vigorously in an undertaking

6) to move, do, or say quickly

7) to throw aside or off

8) to move with haste or violence

9) to fly into violent and irregular motions, as a horse

10) to speak harshly or abusively (usu. fol. by out)

11) an act or instance of flinging

12) a short period of unrestrained pursuit of one's desires

13) an attempt at something:

to have a fling at playwriting[/ex]

14) mad a lively Scottish dance

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Etymology: 1250–1300; ME fling′er, n.