sling a backpack

Frequency: 6.56.9 per million words

to put on or carry a backpack carelessly or quickly, often over one shoulder

backpackVERB + NOUN

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sling

Examples (10)

  • He slings his backpack over his shoulder and runs for the bus.
  • She slung her backpack onto the floor, exhausted from the long journey.
  • Slinging my backpack into the passenger seat, I started the car.
  • Just sling your backpack in the back and let's go.
  • I'll just sling my backpack on and meet you outside in a minute.
  • The hikers slung their backpacks down by the campfire.
  • With a sigh, the detective slung his heavy backpack over his uninjured shoulder.
  • He was slinging his backpack across his chest when the phone rang.
  • He carelessly slung the backpack onto the antique table, earning a glare from his mother.
  • Why did you just sling your backpack there instead of putting it away properly?