Meaning & Definition
noun
a forceful throw.
His hurl was impressive, sending the stone far across the water.
verb
to throw something violently or forcefully.
She hurled the paper into the trash can in frustration.
to shout or say something with great intensity.
He hurled insults at the referee after the bad call.
to throw with great force or speed.
He decided to hurl the ball across the field.
Etymology
Middle English 'hirlen' meaning to throw, likely from a Scandinavian language.
Common Phrases and Expressions
hurl oneself:
To rush or throw oneself into an activity or situation with vigor.
hurl abuse:
To vocally attack or insult someone.
hurl a fit:
To have a sudden and intense reaction of anger.
Slang Meanings
To vomit.
After too much partying, I ended up hurling.
To throw something rapidly.
He hurled his phone onto the couch in frustration.