Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

slung

verb
/slʌŋ/
Definition
To throw or put something down in a careless or informal way.
Examples
  • He slung his backpack over his shoulder and left.
  • The dog was slung across the owner’s lap during the car ride.
Meaning
Slung is the past tense and past participle of the verb ‘sling’. It often implies a movement that is abrupt or not very careful.
Synonyms
  • threw
  • cast
  • flung