fling
word
/ˈfɫɪŋ/
fling
/flˈɪŋ/
fling
Definition
To throw something quickly and carelessly, or a short, casual romantic relationship.
Usage & Nuances
'Fling' as a verb is informal, usually meaning to throw something forcefully. As a noun, it often refers to a brief romantic or sexual relationship, sometimes used lightly or humorously. Common with 'have a fling (with someone)'. Don't use for long-term or serious romance.
Spanish: arrojar - aventura amorosa brevePortuguese (BR): atirar - caso rápido (amoroso)Portuguese (PT): atirar - caso passageiro (amoroso)Chinese (Simplified): 扔 - 短暂恋情Chinese (Traditional): 扔 - 短暫戀情Hindi: फेंकना - अल्पकालिक रोमांसArabic: يرمي - علاقة عابرةBengali: ছুঁড়ে ফেলা - স্বল্পমেয়াদী সম্পর্কRussian: швырять - мимолётный романJapanese: 投げる - 遊びの恋愛Vietnamese: ném mạnh - mối quan hệ chóng vánhKorean: 내던지다 - 가벼운 연애Turkish: fırlatmak - kısa süreli ilişkiUrdu: پھینکنا - عارضی رومانوی تعلقIndonesian: melempar - hubungan singkat
Example Sentences
She had a summer fling while traveling.
basic
Don't fling your clothes on the floor.
basic
They broke up after just a brief fling.
natural
He likes to fling his jacket on the chair when he gets home.
natural
It was just a fling, nothing serious.
natural
He flung the ball across the yard.
basic