Merriam-Webster's Dictionary and Thesaurus - Merriam-Webster [534]
1fling verb flung ; fling·ing 1 : to move hastily, brusquely, or violently 2 : to kick or plunge vigorously 3 a : to throw with force or recklessness b : to cast as if by throwing 4 : to put suddenly into a state or condition Synonyms cast, catapult, chuck, hurl, hurtle, launch, pitch, sling, throw, toss—more at THROW 2fling noun 1 : an act or instance of flinging 2 : a casual try : ATTEMPT 3 : a period of self-indulgence Synonyms [2] attempt, shot, stab, trial, try—more at ATTEMPT [3] frolic, gambol, lark, revel, rollick, romp; also caper, escapade, prank; antic, shenanigans; field day; festivity, merriment, merrymaking; enjoyment, indulgence, pleasure, self-indulgence; amusement, diversion, entertainment flint noun 1 : a hard quartz that produces a spark when struck by steel 2 : an alloy used for producing a spark in lighters flinty adjective : harsh and unyielding : rigorous and stern Synonyms austere, authoritarian, hard, harsh, rigorous, severe, stern, strict—more at SEVERE flint glass noun : heavy glass containing an oxide of lead and used in lenses and prisms flint·lock noun 1 : a lock for a gun using a flint to ignite the charge 2 : a firearm fitted with a flintlock 1flip verb flipped; flip·ping 1 : to turn by tossing <~ a coin> 2 : to turn over; also : to leaf through 3 : FLICK, JERK <~ a light switch> 4 : to lose self-control — flip noun Synonyms [2] reverse, turn—more at REVERSE [4] break, crack, freak—more at CRACK 2flip adjective : glib or pert in speech : FLIPPANT flip·pan·cy noun : the quality or state of being flippant Synonyms facetiousness, flightiness, frivolity, levity, lightness—more at FRIVOLITY flip·pant adjective : lacking proper respect or seriousness Synonyms facetious, flip, pert, smart; also flighty, frivolous; cheeky, cocky, cute, fresh, impertinent, impish, impudent, mischievous, playful, roguish, sassy, saucy, waggish; disrespectful, rude; breezy, casual, glib, inappropriate, thoughtless Antonyms earnest, sincere flip·per noun 1 : a broad flat limb (as of a seal) adapted for swimming 2 : a paddlelike shoe used in skin diving flip side noun : the reverse and usu. less popular side of a phonograph record 1flirt verb 1 : to move erratically : FLIT 2 : to behave amorously without serious intent 3 : to show casual interest <~ed with the idea>; also : to come close to <~ with danger> — flir·ta·tion noun — flir·ta·tious adjective 2flirt noun 1 : an act or instance of flirting 2 : a person who flirts flit verb flit·ted; flit·ting : to pass or move quickly or abruptly from place to place : DART — flit noun Synonyms dance, dart, flutter, zip; also dash, fly, sail, shoot, speed, sprint, zoom; scamper, scud, scurry, scuttle, skip, skitter; meander, ramble, roam, wander flitch noun : a side of cured meat; especially : a side of bacon fliv·ver noun : a small cheap usu. old automobile 1float noun 1 : something (as a raft) that floats; also : a floating platform anchored near a shoreline for use by swimmers or boats 2 : a cork buoying up the baited end of a fishing line 3 : a hollow ball that floats at the end of a lever in a cistern or tank and regulates the liquid level 4 : a vehicle with a platform to carry an exhibit 5 : a soft drink with ice cream floating in it Synonyms dock, jetty, landing, levee, pier, quay, wharf—more at DOCK 2float verb 1 : to rest on the surface of or be suspended in a fluid 2 : to move gently on or through a fluid 3 : to cause to float 4 : WANDER 5 : to offer (securities) in order to finance an enterprise 6 : to finance by floating an issue of stocks or bonds 7 : to arrange for <~ a loan> — float·er noun Synonyms drift, glide, hang, hover, poise, ride, sail, waft; also bob, dangle, suspend; buoy; balloon, raft Antonyms settle, sink 1flock noun 1 : a group of birds