1 C1 idiomatic informal
To build, assemble, or put up something quickly and without much effort.
"We can sling one up in an afternoon — it's just a basic garden shed."
inseparable
sling one up
C1 informal inseparable transitive
To quickly and casually erect, build, or put up something.
In plain English
Put something up or build something quickly and without much effort.
What does "sling one up" mean?
One main meaning — here's how to use it.
Usage tip
Primarily British and Australian informal English. Suggests speed and informality rather than careful construction. The 'one' refers to a specific item (a shelf, a tent, a website, etc.). Rare in formal writing.
Words that pair with "sling one up"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
shelf tent website sign wall post
How to conjugate "sling one up"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
Base
sling one up
I/you/we/they
3rd person
slings one up
he/she/it
Past simple
slinged one up
yesterday
Past participle
slinged one up
have + pp
-ing form
slinging one up
continuous
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