fling

/ˈflɪŋ/

An act of throwing, often violently.

An act of moving the limbs or body with violent movements, especially in a dance.

the fling of a horse

An act or period of unrestrained indulgence.

A short casual sexual relationship.

I had a fling with a girl I met on holiday.

An attempt, a try (as in "give it a fling").

A severe or contemptuous remark; an expression of sarcastic scorn; a gibe or taunt.

A lively Scottish country dance.

the Highland fling

A trifling matter; an object of contempt.

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