fling

/ˈfliŋ/

Middle English, perhaps of Scandinavian origin; akin to Old Norse flengja to whip

verb

  1. to move in a brusque or headlong manner

  2. to kick or plunge vigorously

  3. caper

flung out of the room in a rage

throw cast toss fling hurl pitch sling mean to cause to move swiftly through space by a propulsive movement or a propelling force. throw is general and interchangeable with the other terms but may specifically imply a distinctive motion with bent arm. cast usually implies lightness in the thing thrown and sometimes a scattering.

noun

  1. an act or instance of flinging

  2. a casual try or involvement

  3. a casual or brief love affair