Fling - English meaning

verb

Point or direct (a weapon or camera) at a target.

Usage examples:

Aim the camcorder at some suitable object

noun

A purpose or intention; a desired outcome.

Usage examples:

Our primary aim is to achieve financial discipline

abbreviation

Alternative investment market (a subsidiary market of the london stock exchange that allows small companies to be traded without the expense of a full market listing).

noun

A period of excessive indulgence in an activity, especially eating, drinking, or taking drugs.

Usage examples:

He went on a binge and was in no shape to drive

verb

Indulge in an activity, especially eating, drinking, or taking drugs, to excess.

Usage examples:

Some see the whole weekend as a chance to binge

noun

An occasion when an activity is done in an extreme way, esp. eating, drinking, or spending money

Usage examples:

He admits to having an occasional ice-cream binge., he’s on a binge, eating everything in sight., i…

noun

A mistake or blunder.

Usage examples:

No mistakes are made but there are lots of “frantic bishes” which cause mr. wilkins to go in for ro…

noun

Used as a euphemism for or playful form of ‘bitch’.

Usage examples:

I miss that crazy bish

noun

A round, deep dish or basin used for food or liquid.

Usage examples:

A mixing bowl

verb

Roll (a ball or other round object) along the ground.

Usage examples:

She snatched her hat off and bowled it ahead of her

noun

A round vessel that is open at the top

noun

A stopper for closing a hole in a container.

Usage examples:

His invention was designed to cut a hole through an existing bung or stopper rather than through th…

verb

Close with a stopper.

Usage examples:

The casks are bunged before delivery

noun

A bribe.

Usage examples:

I know i'm not the only one to have stopped supporting animal welfare groups, so ultimately these g…

noun

A low, continuous humming or murmuring sound, made by or similar to that made by an insect.

Usage examples:

The buzz of the bees

verb

Make a low, continuous humming sound.

Usage examples:

Mosquitoes were buzzing all around us

verb

To make a continuous, low sound such as the sound some insects make, or to move quickly while making this sound

Usage examples:

[ i ] something was buzzing around me as i tried to sleep., [ t ] all were expected to run, literal…

verb

Cause (light or shadow) to appear on a surface.

Usage examples:

The moon cast a pale light over the cottages

noun

Throw the hooked and baited end of (a fishing line) out into the water.

verb

The actors taking part in a play, film, or other production.

Usage examples:

He draws sensitive performances from his inexperienced cast

noun

A forked stick with an elastic band fastened to the two prongs, used by children for shooting small stones.

Usage examples:

Last year a man lost the sight in his left eye after he answered a knock at his door and was hit by…

verb

Hurl or launch (something) with or as if with a catapult.

Usage examples:

The explosion catapulted the car 30 yards along the road

verb

Throw (something) carelessly or casually.

Usage examples:

Someone chucked a brick through the window

noun

A throw.

Usage examples:

Needless to say, the effort of the big chuck caused me to throw coils of line all over the place, s…

noun

A playful touch under the chin.

Usage examples:

She gave him a good-natured chuck under the chin

adjective

Extending or moving from one place to another without changing direction or stopping.

Usage examples:

There was no direct flight that day

adverb

With no one or nothing in between.

Usage examples:

They seem reluctant to deal with me direct

verb

Control the operations of; manage or govern.

Usage examples:

An economic elite directed the nation's affairs

noun

The state or process of taking pleasure in something.

Usage examples:

The enjoyment of a good wine

noun

The action of providing or being provided with amusement or enjoyment.

Usage examples:

Everyone just sits in front of the television for entertainment

noun

Public shows, performances, or other ways of enjoying yourself

Usage examples:

[ c ] popular/family entertainments, the entertainment industry, [ u ] we’ve set a budget for house…

noun

The activity of taking customers or possible customers out to restaurants, bars, theatres, etc. as a way of encouraging them to do business with you

Usage examples:

Each manager has a fixed entertainment budget., the company is cutting back on money spent on corpo…

noun

A process in which substances combine chemically with oxygen from the air and typically give out bright light, heat, and smoke; combustion or burning.

Usage examples:

His house was destroyed by fire

verb

Discharge a gun or other weapon in order to propel (a bullet or projectile).

Usage examples:

He fired a shot at the retreating prisoners

noun

The state of burning, or a burning mass of material

Usage examples:

[ u ] the factory had to be closed because the risk of fire was too great., [ c ] there have been a…

verb

Turn over with a sudden quick movement.

Usage examples:

The plane flipped over and then exploded

noun

A sudden quick movement.

Usage examples:

She dismissed his qualms with a flip of her hand

adjective

Glib or flippant.

Usage examples:

He couldn't get away with flip, funny conversation

verb

Lift or haul (something heavy) with great effort.

Usage examples:

She heaved the sofa back into place

noun

An act of heaving.

Usage examples:

With that last heave, maurice's anchor wrenched clear of the mud

verb

To pull, push, lift, or throw something heavy

Usage examples:

[ t always + adv/prep ] he leaned his weight against the door and heaved it open., [ i ] after the …

exclamation

Used to attract someone's attention.

Usage examples:

‘hoy! look!’

noun

A game resembling bingo, using playing cards.

Usage examples:

Why not bring your friends along to a fun morning playing hoy and then delicious bbq lunch?

noun

A small coastal sailing vessel, typically single-masted.

Usage examples:

Then it was rolled down to the water's edge along a walkway and loaded on to a powder hoy to be fer…

verb

Throw or impel (someone or something) with great force.

Usage examples:

Rioters hurled a brick through the windscreen

noun

A ride in a vehicle; a lift.

Usage examples:

Hey pal, any chance of a hurl?

verb

Throw forcefully

noun

A small ground-dwelling songbird with elongated hind claws and a song that is delivered on the wing, typically crested and with brown streaky plumage.

Usage examples:

In addition to communicating through song, larks will raise the crest of feathers in their head dur…

verb

Enjoy oneself by behaving in a playful and mischievous way.

Usage examples:

He's always joking and larking about in the office

noun

A small, brown bird with a pleasant song

Usage examples:

He started hang-gliding years ago as a lark.

verb

Set (a boat) in motion by pushing it or allowing it to roll into the water.

Usage examples:

The town's lifeboat was launched to rescue the fishermen

noun

An act or instance of launching something.

Usage examples:

The launch of a new campaign against drinking and driving

noun

A large motorboat, used especially for short trips.

Usage examples:

She cruised the waterways on a luxury motor launch

verb

Throw or hit (a ball or missile) in a high arc.

Usage examples:

He lobbed the ball over their heads

noun

(in sport) a ball lobbed over an opponent or a stroke producing this result.

Usage examples:

Federer played a lob and nadal's high volley was in the net

verb

To hit or throw something, esp. a ball, in a high curve

Usage examples:

Smith lobbed a perfect pass over the basket to watkins.

noun

A short pin or bolt, typically tapered at one end, that is used for securing something in place, hanging things on, or marking a position.

Usage examples:

She put her mac on a peg in the hall

verb

Fix, secure, or mark with a peg or pegs.

Usage examples:

Drape plants with nets, pegging down the edges

abbreviation

Polyethylene glycol.

noun

The quality of a sound governed by the rate of vibrations producing it; the degree of highness or lowness of a tone.

Usage examples:

Her voice rose steadily in pitch

verb

Set (one's voice or a piece of music) at a particular pitch.

Usage examples:

You've pitched the melody very high

verb

Cover, coat, or smear with pitch.

Usage examples:

He pitched the ship inside and outside

noun

An individual or collaborative enterprise that is carefully planned to achieve a particular aim.

Usage examples:

A research project

verb

Estimate or forecast (something) on the basis of present trends or data.

Usage examples:

Spending was projected at £72,900 million

verb

A planned undertaking

verb

Drive or push something forwards.

Usage examples:

The boat is propelled by using a very long paddle

verb

Cause to move forward with force

noun

Activity done for enjoyment when one is not working.

Usage examples:

She rides for recreation

noun

The action or process of creating something again.

Usage examples:

The periodic destruction and recreation of the universe

noun

Lively and noisy festivities, especially when these involve drinking a large amount of alcohol.

Usage examples:

Sounds of revelry issued into the night

verb

Cause to go or be taken to a particular destination; arrange for the delivery of, especially by post.

Usage examples:

We sent a reminder letter but received no reply

verb

Variant spelling of scend (noun).

verb

The push or surge created by a wave.

adjective

Nervous or timid in the company of other people.

Usage examples:

I was pretty shy at school

verb

(especially of a horse) start suddenly aside in fright at an object, noise, or movement.

Usage examples:

Their horses shied at the unfamiliar sight

noun

A sudden startled movement, especially of a frightened horse.

verb

Pass time by playing tricks or practical jokes; indulge in horseplay.

Usage examples:

He was skylarking with a friend when he fell into a pile of boxes

noun

A common eurasian and north african lark of farmland and open country, noted for its prolonged song given in hovering flight.

Usage examples:

A typical farming village in this region attracts tree sparrows, black redstarts, gray partridge, s…

noun

A flexible strap or belt used in the form of a loop to support or raise a hanging weight.

Usage examples:

The horse had to be supported by a sling fixed to the roof

verb

Suspend or arrange (something), especially with a strap or straps, so that it hangs loosely in a particular position.

Usage examples:

A hammock was slung between two trees

noun

A sweetened drink of spirits, especially gin, and water.

Usage examples:

In the capital, clubbers drink kabul slings and canned russian beer.

noun

A spell or sustained period of unrestrained activity of a particular kind.

Usage examples:

He went on a six-month crime spree

verb

Take part in a spree.

Usage examples:

They don't want work, they're too busy spreeing!

noun

A short period of doing something in an extreme way without control

Usage examples:

A shopping/spending spree

verb

Propel (something) with force through the air by a movement of the arm and hand.

Usage examples:

I threw a brick through the window

noun

An act of throwing something.

Usage examples:

Holding's throw hit the stumps

verb

Propel through the air

verb

Throw (something) somewhere lightly or casually.

Usage examples:

Suzy tossed her bag on to the sofa

noun

An act or instance of tossing something.

Usage examples:

A defiant toss of her head

verb

Throw with a light motion

verb

Make or produce a loud noise.

Usage examples:

The cheerleader whanged on a tambourine

noun

A noisy blow.

Usage examples:

He gave a whang with his hammer

noun

A man's penis.

verb

To throw something with a lot of force

Usage examples:

He just grabbed my phone and yeeted it into the river., yeet me that water bottle., i heard someone…