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scrap vs fling

fling vs scrap

scrap and fling both are nouns.

scrap and fling both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
scrap Yes No Yes No
fling Yes No Yes No
As verbs, fling is a hypernym of scrap; that is, fling is a word with a broader meaning than scrap:
  • scrap: dispose of (something useless or old)
  • fling: throw or cast away
scrap (noun) fling (noun)
the act of fighting; any contest or struggle a brief indulgence of your impulses
a small piece of something that is left over after the rest has been used a usually brief attempt
a small fragment of something broken off from the whole the act of flinging
worthless material that is to be disposed of
scrap (verb) fling (verb)
make into scrap or refuse throw with force or recklessness
have a disagreement over something move in an abrupt or headlong manner
dispose of (something useless or old) indulge oneself
throw or cast away
Difference between scrap and fling

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