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- [sluhng]
- /slʌŋ/
- /slʌŋ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [sluhng]
- /slʌŋ/
Definitions of slung word
- verb slung simple past tense and past participle of sling1 . 1
- noun slung a device for hurling stones or other missiles that consists, typically, of a short strap with a long string at each end and that is operated by placing the missile in the strap, and, holding the ends of the strings in one hand, whirling the instrument around in a circle and releasing one of the strings to discharge the missile. 1
- noun slung a slingshot. 1
- noun slung a bandage used to suspend or support an injured part of the body, commonly a bandage suspended from the neck to support an injured arm or hand. 1
- noun slung a strap, band, or the like, forming a loop by which something is suspended or carried, as a strap attached to a rifle and passed over the shoulder. 1
- abbreviation SLUNG sling-back. 1
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Origin of slung
First appearance:
before 1175 One of the 8% oldest English words
1175-1225; (v.) Middle English slyngen < Old Norse slyngva to sling, fling, cognate with Old English slingan to wind, twist; (noun) Middle English, perhaps derivative of the v., though sense “strap, hoist” may be of distinct orig.
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Parts of speech for Slung
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preposition
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determiner
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slung popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 86% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
slung usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for slung
verb slung
- catapulted — an ancient military engine for hurling stones, arrows, etc.
- chucked — Machinery. to hold or secure with a chuck.
- dangled — Simple past tense and past participle of dangle.
- drooped — to sag, sink, bend, or hang down, as from weakness, exhaustion, or lack of support.
- hefted — weight; heaviness: It was a rather flimsy chair, without much heft to it.
noun slung
- chaired — a seat, especially for one person, usually having four legs for support and a rest for the back and often having rests for the arms.