[Onomatopœic; initial wh- (expressing forcible movement, as in whack, whirl) combined with the -ing of fling, swing.] trans. and intr. To move with great force or impetus.
[1673. Sackfull of Newes, in Shaks. Jest-Bks. (1864), II. 176. Lob, I pray thee what was that the priest went so whinging whanging withal? Why Hob (qd the other),… It is frankincense.]
1882. Floyer, Unexpl. Balūchistan, 185. He whings the heavy mallet back over his head at arms’ length.
1896. Kipling, Seven Seas, M‘Andrews’ Hymn, 43.
| Her time, her own appointed time, the rocking link-head bides, | |
| Till—hear that note?—the rod’s return whings glimmerin’ through the guides. |
