Meaning

• 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.