fling
A short romantic, oftentimes sexual, relationshipA short romantic, oftentimes sexual, relationship.
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Meaning
9 sensesAn act of throwing, often violently.
Schleudern, Wurf, Werfen
An act of moving the limbs or body with violent movements, especially in a dance.
the fling of a horse
ruckartige Bewegung, Schwung, Schwingen
A short romantic, oftentimes sexual, relationship.
a summer fling
I had a fling with a girl I met on holiday.
kurze Affäre, Seitensprung, Liebelei
любо́вное увлече́ниеljubóvnoje uvlečénije, интри́жкаintrížka
More meanings 6
An act or period of unrestrained indulgence, enthusiasm, or both.
Spaß, wilde Zeit, ausgelassene Zeit
(figuratively)An attempt, a try.
give it a fling
A lively Scottish country dance.
the Highland fling
A party, especially a dance party.
a spring fling
(obsolete)A severe or contemptuous remark; an expression of sarcastic scorn; a gibe or taunt.
(obsolete)A trifling matter; an object of contempt.
ante 1800, old proverb England were but a fling / Save for the crooked stick and the grey goose wing.
- a usually brief attempt
- a brief indulgence of your impulses
- the act of flinging
Origin
From Middle English fling, from the verb (see below). Compare Icelandic flengur (“a fast sFrom Middle English fling, from the verb (see below). Compare Icelandic flengur (“a fast sprint”).
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