Question 1

What does "sling off" mean?

Accepted Answer

To remove a piece of clothing or an object quickly and carelessly by throwing it.

Question 2

How do you use "sling off" in a sentence?

Accepted Answer

She slung off her jacket and collapsed onto the sofa.

Question 3

Is "sling off" formal or informal?

Accepted Answer

"sling off" is informal — used mainly in casual conversation. Has two quite different senses depending on dialect. The sense of removing clothing carelessly is broadly understood. The Australian sense of mocking or insulting someone ('sling off at someone') is specific to Australian and New Zealand English and may not be understood by British or American speakers.

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