Fling

·noun A trifing matter; an object of contempt.

II. Fling ·noun A kind of dance; as, the Highland fling.

III. Fling ·noun A cast from the hand; a throw; also, a flounce; a kick; as, the fling of a horse.

IV. Fling ·vt To shed forth; to Emit; to Scatter.

V. Fling ·noun A severe or contemptuous remark; an expression of sarcastic scorn; a gibe; a sarcasm.

VI. Fling ·vi To throw one's self in a violent or hasty manner; to rush or spring with violence or haste.

VII. Fling ·vi To cast in the teeth; to utter abusive language; to Sneer; as, the scold began to flout and fling.

VIII. Fling ·vi To Throw; to Wince; to Flounce; as, the horse began to kick and fling.

IX. Fling ·vt To cast, send, to throw from the hand; to Hurl; to Dart; to emit with violence as if thrown from the hand; as, to fing a stone into the pond.

X. Fling ·vt To Throw; to Hurl; to throw off or down; to Prostrate; hence, to baffle; to Defeat; as, to fling a party in litigation.