1 C1 informal
To carry something informally or casually as you go somewhere.
"He slung his guitar along to the beach party even though no one asked him to bring it."
separable
sling along
C1 informal separable transitive
To carry something casually while moving, or to bring someone along informally.
In plain English
Carry something or bring someone with you in a casual, easy way.
What does "sling along" mean?
One main meaning — here's how to use it.
Literal vs figurative
Words literally mean
To sling (carry in a relaxed way) something along with you.
Actually means
Carry something or bring someone with you in a casual, easy way.
Usage tip
Chiefly British informal. Not widely encountered. Often implies little effort or formality in carrying or bringing something or someone. The object can be a bag, a person, or a piece of equipment.
Words that pair with "sling along"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
bag guitar friend camera kit gear
How to conjugate "sling along"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
Base
sling along
I/you/we/they
3rd person
slings along
he/she/it
Past simple
slinged along
yesterday
Past participle
slinged along
have + pp
-ing form
slinging along
continuous
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