Meaning of Hang | Babel Free

Definitions

1. A percussion instrument invented and built by PANArt Hangbau AG, somewhat resembling a steelpan, consisting of two metal half shells with tuned notes on the top side that produces a mellow and ethereal sound.
2. The way in which something hangs.
3. Cheap processed ham (cured pork), often made specially for sandwiches.
   Ireland, derogatory, informal, uncountable
4. Alternative spelling of Hang (“musical instrument”).
   alt-of, alternative
5. The smallest amount of concern or consideration; a damn.
   colloquial
6. A mass of hanging material.
7. A slackening of motion.
8. A sharp or steep declivity or slope.
9. An instance of ceasing to respond to input.
10. A grip, understanding.
    figuratively, informal
11. A hangout.
    colloquial
12. A person that someone hangs out with.
    colloquial

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Examples

“This skirt has a nice hang.”

“They advanced in a crouch, dropping to their knees every few yards to pass under a hang of rock.”

““I don't see the hang of so much talky-talky,” broke in Uncle Sam. “We've heard all that can be said about things, […]”

“We sometimes get system hangs.”

“My first day was a fun hang, but I didn't really do too much. Me and stupid Bob just hung around the casino looking at box and losing money.”

“So how can you set up a hang within a 90-minute time-frame for yourself? Be clear with your friends about timing from the get-go, so they, too, can decide if it's worth their time to even meet up.”

“He invited us over to his beautiful heritage home in downtown Toronto for a hang.”

“Then again, a live stream isn’t supposed to be a tight, scripted lecture. It’s supposed to be a good hang.”

“She might announce something to everyone that makes no sense or tells a story that rambles on and on and makes no point. But for some reason nobody seems to mind. We all just like to listen to The Airhead. She's a fun hang.”

“"I couldn't sit down and play a concert for you or really wow you on any instrument," Mr. Blanco said, estimating that "like 75 percent" of his success comes from being a good hang. "What I can do is meet an artist, know what type of song I think we should make and be their therapist, make everyone feel comfortable."”

“And maaaaaaaybe Superman would be a good hang, though I suspect that'd be a lot like hanging out with a youth pastor.”

“I don't give a hang.”

“They don't seem to care a hang about the consequences.”

“Philip plays a Hang drum—a unique instrument that looks a little like two woks welded together.”

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