Added 9 October 2026
hurl
/hɜːl/ noun
In Latin: iaciō Wiktionary
noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about hurl at Wordnik → Where our words come from →
verb
- Throw forcefully.
- Make a thrusting forward movement.
-
Utter with force; utter vehemently.
hurl insults
Origin
Inherited from Middle English hurlen, of onomatopoeic origin; compare hurry, hurtle.
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