1 B1 informal
To throw or toss something casually to another person.
"Sling me over the remote, would you? I can't reach it from here."
separable
sling over
B1 informal separable transitive
To casually throw or pass something to someone across a space.
In plain English
Toss something across to someone in a relaxed, informal way.
What does "sling over" mean?
One main meaning — here's how to use it.
Literal vs figurative
Words literally mean
To sling (throw) something over to someone — fairly transparent.
Actually means
Toss something across to someone in a relaxed, informal way.
Usage tip
Primarily British informal. Suggests a casual, easy movement rather than a precise or careful handover. Often used when asking someone to pass an object without getting up. Very similar to 'chuck over' and 'toss over'.
Words that pair with "sling over"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
keys phone pen bag book remote
How to conjugate "sling over"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
Base
sling over
I/you/we/they
3rd person
slings over
he/she/it
Past simple
slinged over
yesterday
Past participle
slinged over
have + pp
-ing form
slinging over
continuous
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