fling
Translation
to throw, to hurl, to toss
Examples
She flung the book onto the table.
She flung the book onto the table.
He flung his arms around her neck.
He flung his arms around her neck.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) ((somewhere)) to throw (sth.) forcefully (somewhere) She flung the book onto the table.
Similar Words
Synonyms: throw, hurl, toss, cast
Etymology
From Old Norse 'flengja', meaning 'to whip', suggesting a forceful, quick motion.
Memory Tips
Imagine making something 'fly' with a 'swing' – that's a 'fling'.