Hang

[heɪŋ]

Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM

Scrabble:8 ptsWWF:9 pts4 letters

Definition of Hang

noun

  1. The way in which something hangs.

    "This skirt has a nice hang."

  2. A grip, understanding.

    "He got the hang of it after only two demonstrations."

  3. An instance of ceasing to respond to input.

    "We sometimes get system hangs."

  4. A sharp or steep declivity or slope.
  5. A mass of hanging material.

verb

  1. To be or remain suspended.

    "The lights hung from the ceiling."

  2. To float, as if suspended.

    "The smoke hung in the room."

  3. (of a ball in cricket, tennis, etc.) To rebound unexpectedly or unusually slowly, due to backward spin on the ball or imperfections of the ground.
  4. To hold or bear in a suspended or inclined manner or position instead of erect.

    "He hung his head in shame."

  5. To cause (something) to be suspended, as from a hook, hanger, hinges or the like.

    "Hang those lights from the ceiling."

Anagrams of Hang

Words You Can Make

4 words can be made from the letters in "hang":

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+1 Letter Anagrams

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Synonyms & Antonyms

SYNONYMS

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