Hang Definition
hang
noun
- a special way of doing something; "he had a bent for it"; "he had a special knack for getting into trouble"; "he couldn't get the hang of it"
- the way a garment hangs; "he adjusted the hang of his coat"
- a gymnastic exercise performed on the rings or horizontal bar or parallel bars when the gymnast's weight is supported by the arms
verb
- be suspended or hanging; "The flag hung on the wall"
- cause to be hanging or suspended; "Hang that picture on the wall"
- kill by hanging; "The murderer was hanged on Friday"
- let drop or droop; "Hang one's head in shame"
- fall or flow in a certain way; "This dress hangs well"; "Her long black hair flowed down her back"
- be menacing, burdensome, or oppressive; "This worry hangs on my mind"; "The cloud of suspicion hangs over her"
- give heed (to); "The children in the audience attended the recital quietly"; "She hung on his every word"; "They attended to everything he said"
- be suspended or poised; "Heavy fog hung over the valley"
- hold on tightly or tenaciously; "hang on to your father's hands"; "The child clung to his mother's apron"
- be exhibited; "Picasso hangs in this new wing of the museum"
- prevent from reaching a verdict, of a jury
- decorate or furnish with something suspended; "Hang wallpaper"
- be placed in position as by a hinge; "This cabinet door doesn't hang right!"
- place in position as by a hinge so as to allow free movement in one direction; "hang a door"
- suspend (meat) in order to get a gamey taste; "hang the venison for a few days"
"Hang" in song lyrics
See how hang is used in real songs:
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"The strip club is the place to hang"
2 Live Crew — Strip Club -
"Come one come all if you can hang"
2 Live Crew f/ KC, Freak Nasty — 2 Live Party -
"I'm just a gee from the hood who let em hang"
2 Low f/ Scarface — Funky Lil Brotha
Words that rhyme with hang
Usage tips for "hang"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "hang" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for hang to find words that pair well.