fling

Definition

  • verb: to throw or push (something) in a sudden and forceful way
  • verb: to move in a brusque or headlong manner
  • often used figuratively
  • synonyms: emit, scatter, throw

Examples

  • They were 'flinging' abuse at each other. [=they were angrily shouting insults at each other]

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Everywhere you look I'm Standing in the spotlight Let every creature go for broke and sing Let's hear it in the herd and on the wing It's gonna be King Simba's finest fling Oh I just can't wait to be king! Oh I just can't wait to be king! Oh I just can't waaaaaait... to be kiiiiiiiiiing! (..)
    1994 The Lion King