Fling off
verb
To quickly remove something, especially an article of clothing.
He was so hot after his run that he flung off his shirt.
Often appears as...
- fling off clothes
- fling off hat
verb
To emanate or come off in large amounts.
The car flung off dirt as it speed through the muddy terrain.
Often appears as...
- fling off dust
- fling off sparks
Usage tips
Disapproving
Literary
verb
To reject or give up a responsibility or duty.
She had flung off the constraints of her old life.
Often appears as...
- fling off responsibilities
- fling off constraints
Usage tips
Approving
Literary
verb
To quickly remove something, especially an article of clothing.
He was so hot after his run that he flung off his shirt.
Often appears as...
- fling off clothes
- fling off hat
verb
To emanate or come off in large amounts.
The car flung off dirt as it speed through the muddy terrain.
Often appears as...
- fling off dust
- fling off sparks
Usage tips
Disapproving
Literary
verb
To reject or give up a responsibility or duty.
She had flung off the constraints of her old life.
Often appears as...
- fling off responsibilities
- fling off constraints
Usage tips
Approving
Literary
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Quick Action
Emphasizes a swift and sometimes careless movement.
In a rush, she flung off her shoes.
Pro Tip 2/3Heat Relief
Often used when someone discards clothes due to high temperatures.
Sweating profusely, he flung off his jacket.
Pro Tip 3/3Casual Tone
This phrase has a casual, informal connotation and shouldn't be used in formal writing.
At the beach, they flung off their sandals.
Pro Tip 1/3Quick Action
Emphasizes a swift and sometimes careless movement.
In a rush, she flung off her shoes.
Pro Tip 2/3Heat Relief
Often used when someone discards clothes due to high temperatures.
Sweating profusely, he flung off his jacket.
Pro Tip 3/3Casual Tone
This phrase has a casual, informal connotation and shouldn't be used in formal writing.
At the beach, they flung off their sandals.
Pro Tip 1/3Quick Action
Emphasizes a swift and sometimes careless movement.
In a rush, she flung off her shoes.
Pro Tip 2/3Heat Relief
Often used when someone discards clothes due to high temperatures.
Sweating profusely, he flung off his jacket.
Pro Tip 3/3Casual Tone
This phrase has a casual, informal connotation and shouldn't be used in formal writing.
At the beach, they flung off their sandals.
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