fling

  1. Noun.  Short, often sexual relationship.
  2. Noun.  An act of unrestrained indulgence.
  3. Noun.  An act of throwing, often violently.
  4. Noun.  An act of moving the limbs or body with violent movements, especially in a dance.
  5. Noun.  (figuratively) An attempt, a try (as in ''"give it a fling"'').
  6. Verb.  To throw with violence or quick movement; to hurl.

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