Definition of: fling

(fling) v. flung, fling·ing v.t.
1. To cast or throw with violence; hurl.
2. To cast off; discard.
3. To put abruptly or violently, as if by throwing: They flung him into prison.
4. To put (oneself) into something completely or with energy: He flung himself into the battle.
5. To throw to the ground, as in wrestling; overthrow.
6. To send forth; emit, as a fragrance.
—v.i.
7. To move, rush, or flounce, as with anger or contempt.
8. To make abusive remarks; speak bitterly or critically.
9. To kick and plunge: said of horses.
—noun
1. The act of casting out, down, or away; a throw.
2. A sneering insinuation; aspersion.
3. A kick, flounce, leap, or the like.
4. Free range for action or indulgence; dash; swagger.
5. A lively Scotch dance. [ME flingen <Scand. Cf. ON flegja beat.]
—fling′er noun