Fling on

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phrasal verb

To quickly and casually put on clothing.

She was running late for her meeting, so she had to fling on a dress and rush out the door.
Visual representation of "fling on" - To quickly and casually put on clothing

Often appears as...

  • fling on a coat
  • fling on some clothes

Usage tips

Informal

Colloquial

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Speed Implied

Indicates you put on clothes in a hurry without much care for precision.

Illustration for Speed Implied
Late for class, I just had to fling on a shirt and leave.
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Spontaneous Choice

Suggests choosing what to wear quickly, without much thought.

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I flung on the first pair of shoes I found.
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Casual Setting

Used in informal situations, not suitable for formal events or writing.

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She flung on a jacket and joined us at the BBQ.
Visual representation of the word "Fling on"

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