What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
flinger
Example
The angry protester was a flinger of rocks at the police. [flinger: noun]
Example
She flung the book across the room in frustration. [flung: past tense verb]
hurler
Example
The baseball pitcher was a skilled hurler, throwing fastballs with precision. [hurler: noun]
Example
He hurled insults at his opponent during the argument. [hurled: past tense verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Flinger is more commonly used than hurler in everyday language.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between flinger and hurler?
Neither flinger nor hurler is particularly formal or informal, and both can be used in a variety of contexts.
