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fling vs deep-six

deep-six vs fling

fling is a noun but deep-six is not a noun.

fling and deep-six both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
fling Yes No Yes No
deep-six No No Yes No
As verbs, deep-six is a hyponym of fling; that is, deep-six is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than fling:
  • fling: throw or cast away
  • deep-six: toss out; get rid of
fling (noun) deep-six (noun)
a brief indulgence of your impulses
a usually brief attempt
the act of flinging
fling (verb) deep-six (verb)
throw with force or recklessness throw from a boat
move in an abrupt or headlong manner toss out; get rid of
indulge oneself
throw or cast away
Difference between fling and deep-six

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