1 B2 informal
To add something casually or without much care, either physically or figuratively.
"She slung in a few extra herbs without measuring and the soup was still delicious."
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sling in
B2 informal separable transitive
To add or submit something in a casual, offhand, or careless way.
In plain English
Add or put something in without much care or formality.
What does "sling in" mean?
2 meanings, ordered from most common to least. Color-coded by CEFR level.
2 B2 idiomatic informal
To submit an application, bid, or entry casually or quickly.
"I might as well sling in a job application — I've got nothing to lose."
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Literal vs figurative
Words literally mean
To sling (throw) something in — fairly transparent.
Actually means
Add or put something in without much care or formality.
Usage tip
British informal. Often implies that the action was done casually or without much thought. Can refer to adding an ingredient, submitting an application or comment, or tossing something physically into a container.
Words that pair with "sling in"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
comment application bid ingredient remark complaint
How to conjugate "sling in"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
Base
sling in
I/you/we/they
3rd person
slings in
he/she/it
Past simple
slinged in
yesterday
Past participle
slinged in
have + pp
-ing form
slinging in
continuous
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