flinger

[ˈflɪŋər]

flinger Definition

  • 1a person or thing that flings
  • 2a device for throwing something

Using flinger: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "flinger" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The flinger threw the ball to the catcher.

  • Example

    The trebuchet was a medieval flinger used in warfare.

  • Example

    The toy flinger launched the ball across the room.

flinger Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for flinger

Phrases with flinger

  • a person who spreads malicious gossip or rumors

    Example

    She's such a mud flinger, always talking behind people's backs.

  • a young child who throws food while eating

    Example

    My toddler is going through a phase where she's a real food flinger at meal times.

  • a person who throws rocks, typically used in a derogatory way

    Example

    The protesters were met by a group of rock flingers who hurled stones at them.

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Summary: flinger in Brief

A 'flinger' [ˈflɪŋər] is a person or thing that throws or launches something. It can refer to devices like trebuchets or toys, or to people who throw balls or other objects. The term also extends to phrases like 'mud flinger,' which describes someone who spreads malicious gossip, and 'food flinger,' which refers to a young child who throws food while eating.