flings
Because it is a word with a single syllable, flings is not hyphenated. The words that have a single syllable are called monosyllabic words.
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Definitions offlings
- An act of throwing, often violently.
- An act of moving the limbs or body with violent movements, especially in a dance.
Example: "the fling of a horse"
- An act or period of unrestrained indulgence.
- A short casual sexual relationship.
Synonyms: hookup
Example: "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.
Example: "the Highland fling"
- A trifling matter; an object of contempt.
- To move (oneself) abruptly or violently; to rush or dash.
- To throw with violence or quick movement; to hurl.
- To throw; to wince; to flounce.
- To utter abusive language; to sneer.
Example: "The scold began to flout and fling."
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