slinging
word · lemma: sling
Definition
'Slinging' means throwing or tossing something with force or casually, or carrying something loosely over your shoulder. It can also be used informally for saying or doing things quickly, sometimes carelessly.
Usage & Nuances
Informal. Often used for actions involving casual throwing, especially for bags, clothes, or words ("slinging insults"). Can also mean 'carrying over the shoulder' (a bag, camera). Not used for precise or careful actions. Common in phrases like 'slinging mud' (criticizing).
Example Sentences
Stop slinging stones at the window.
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She was slinging her jacket onto the chair.
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He was slinging his bag over his shoulder.
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He's always slinging jokes around at work.
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Politicians keep slinging mud at each other during debates.
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After a long day, she came home slinging her bag onto the sofa with a sigh.
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