Meaning & use
fling
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a brief period of enjoyment or a short, casual romantic relationship
See it in a sentence
They had a summer fling before heading off to different colleges.
After years of saving, she decided to have one last fling before settling down.
A note on using this word
As a verb, 'to fling' means to throw something forcefully and carelessly, a related sense based on the same idea of acting on impulse.
Words with a similar meaning
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Another way to use it
2. verb
to throw something suddenly and with force
She flung her bag onto the couch and collapsed after work.
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