5 letter words ending in LING

Parts of Speech

Noun, verb

Definitions

Noun: Expensive, ostentatious clothing and jewelry.

Verb: To display ostentatiously.

Pronunciations

US: /blɪŋ/

UK: /blɪŋ/

Origin and Usage

The term "bling" originated in the hip-hop culture of the late 1990s and early 2000s. It is derived from the sound that light reflects off of shiny objects, such as jewelry. The word is often associated with ostentatious displays of wealth and status, and is used to describe expensive clothing and jewelry worn for the purpose of showing off.

Synonyms

Flashiness, ostentation, gaudiness, flamboyance, showiness.

Related Words

Glitz, blini, clung, sling, cling.

Example Sentences

Noun: She wore so much bling that it was hard to tell where her outfit ended and her jewelry began.

Verb: He loved to bling out his car with shiny rims and a loud sound system.

Parts of Speech:

verb

Definitions:

1. to hold on tightly to something
2. to remain emotionally attached to someone or something
3. to adhere or stick firmly to something

Pronunciations:

• US: /klɪŋ/
• UK: /klɪŋ/

Origin and Usage:

The word "cling" originated from the Old English word "clengan," which means "to stick, adhere, or shrink." It has been in use since the 14th century. The word is commonly used to describe physical or emotional attachment to someone or something. It is also used to describe the act of holding onto something tightly.

Synonyms:

• hold
• grasp
• stick
• adhere
• attach

Related Words:

• cling
• bring
• fling
• sting
• swing

Example Sentences:

1. She clung to her mothers hand tightly.
2. He clings to the hope that he will see her again someday.
3. The wet shirt clung to his skin.

Fling

Parts of Speech: Verb, Noun

Definitions:

• (v.) to throw or hurl forcefully
• (v.) to move with great speed or force
• (n.) a short period of enjoyment or wild behavior

Pronunciations:

• US: /flɪŋ/
• UK: /flɪŋ/

Origin and Usage:

The word "fling" originated from the Old Norse word "flengja" meaning to whip or flog. In modern usage, "fling" is often used to describe a brief, passionate and often reckless romantic relationship. It is also used to describe the act of throwing something forcefully or with great speed.

Synonyms:

• (v.) hurl, toss, cast, pitch
• (n.) affair, tryst, liaison, dalliance

Related Words:

• cling
• bring
• thing
• sling
• sting

Example Sentences:

• She flung the ball across the room.
• He flung himself onto the bed.
• They had a fling over the summer.

Definition of Sling

1. Parts of Speech: Noun and verb

2. Definitions:

• Noun: A simple device consisting of a rope or strap that is used for lifting, carrying, or supporting something heavy.
• Verb: To throw or hurl something, especially with a quick motion.

3. Pronunciations:

• US: /slɪŋ/
• UK: /slɪŋ/

4. Origin and Usage:

The word "sling" originated from the Old Norse word "slyngva" which means to hurl. It has been used in English since the 14th century and has a variety of meanings depending on the context. As a noun, a sling is a simple device used for lifting, carrying, or supporting something heavy. In medicine, a sling is a bandage or fabric used to support an injured arm or shoulder. As a verb, to sling means to throw or hurl something, often with a quick motion.

5. Synonyms:

• Toss
• Throw
• Cast
• Hurl
• Launch

6. Related Words:

• String
• Thing
• Swing
• Bring
• Bling

7. Example Sentences:

• The construction workers used a sling to lift the heavy steel beams into place.
• He slung his backpack over his shoulder and headed out the door.
• The injured athlete wore a sling to support his arm while it healed.
• She slung insults at him during their argument.