flung

American  

[fluhng] / flʌŋ /

verb

1. simple past tense and past participle of fling.

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flung British  

/ flʌŋ /

verb

1. the past tense and past participle of fling

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Example Sentences

Taylor said the "shiny" trains he started with were now old and "were more like the rollercoasters where you get flung around" but the new ones were "much more smoother, quieter and more comfortable".

From BBC

His grandfather was dozing in an armchair by the fire when Christopher flung open the door.

From Literature

“It’s a diaspora, you know, people have flung to different parts. I’m in Long Beach. My friends are in Studio City or Burbank or Downey. That is not Altadena.”

From Los Angeles Times

He flung his huge pelican wings out to catch himself, but only succeeded in knocking down both Normans, too.

From Literature

Mrs. Thayer gave a start and flung herself into the large chair in front of my aunt’s table as if surrendering.

From Literature