What is the rule here? Winged it. You are analogizing "to wing" with various strong verbs like "to sing" or "to ring." But "to wing" is not one of those verbs. Also, if it were one of those verbs, it wouldn't be "wung it"--it would be "wang it" or "had wung it." (But it still isn't.)
Improvise, as in The interviewer had not read the author's book; he was just winging it. This expression comes from the theater, where it alludes to an actor studying his part in the wings (the areas to either side of the stage) because he has been suddenly called on to replace another.
What is another word for winging it?
| impulsive | spontaneous |
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| headlong | impetuous |
| rash | unpremeditated |
| capricious | extemporaneous |
| hurried | impromptu |
Whinge means to complain or whine. Whinge is primarily used in the U.K. and Australia. Like whine, whinge can mean to make a whining noise (often as part of complaining), or to complain with such a tone, or simply to complain in a way that's considered annoying.
wing it in British Englishinformal. to accomplish or perform something without full preparation or knowledge; improvise. See full dictionary entry for wing.
Flats, or wingettes, get their name because they're, well, flat. They have two smaller bones that run the length of the wing. They generally have less meat per wing than the drum, but have a higher skin-to-meat ratio, so each bite is packed with crispy skin and tasty sauce.
Birds symbolize key aspects of spirituality, writes Lesley Morrison in "The Healing Wisdom of Birds: An Everyday Guide to Their Spiritual Songs & Symbolism." They symbolize freedom, expansiveness, and keen vision. Specific kinds of birds also convey different symbolic meanings.
Crane. Cranes are the symbol of good luck. In some cultures, they're thought to bring a prosperous future and signify good fortune.
A bird that is unable to fly due to one or both of its wings being broken.
Thus, alluding to the wisdom of these birds, he indicates that God will provide, too, for his disciples and others in need. As recorded in the New Testament, birds accompany pivotal events in Christ's last days and also appear in visions related to the early Church.
A bird that flies into a house foretells an important message. However, if the bird dies, or is white, this foretells death.
The dove. The dove has been a symbol of peace and innocence for thousands of years in many different cultures.
Eagles are arguably some of the most commonly used animals in ancient and modern symbolism. The eagle generally represents strength, freedom, and wisdom.
Close all doors to other rooms to stop the bird from becoming more confused and flying deeper into the house. Do not use loud noises, sticks or hard objects to chase the bird out. Use your hands to gently wave, push, pick up or otherwise direct the bird towards and open door or window.
Explore the Words
- airplane. a fixed-wing aircraft powered by propellers or jets.
- angel. spiritual being attendant upon God.
- bat. a club used for hitting a ball in various games.
- bee. a hairy-bodied insect including social and solitary species.
- bird.
- building.
- butterfly.
- dragonfly.
The Winged Ones are the inhabitants of the Isle of the Sacred Mountain. Towering to a height of six to seven feet, the Winged Ones are by far the most impressive creatures in the Land. Each one of them, male and female alike, is surprisingly beautiful. Their bodies are muscled and athletic and gleaming with health.
Symbolism Of Wings On AnimalsThese winged creatures are harbingers of hope, spirituality, new beginnings, protection, and duality. They are also great sources of power, mobility, balance, and imagination.
1 : the Roman god of erotic love — compare eros. 2 not capitalized : a figure that represents Cupid as a naked usually winged boy often holding a bow and arrow.
: a speaker of compelling eloquence also : one that compels attention.
having wings. flying or soaring as if on wings.
What is another word for chicken wings?
| barbeque wings | BBQ wings |
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| buffalo wings | hot wings |
| Swiss wings | wings |
| Word | Rhyme rating | Categories |
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| sings | 100 | Verb |
| swings | 100 | Noun, Verb |
| clings | 100 | Verb, Noun |
| stings | 100 | Noun, Verb |
: a movable airfoil at the trailing edge of an airplane wing that is used for imparting a rolling motion especially in banking for turns — see airplane illustration.
