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    [Verb]  | "hang" | \ ˈhaŋ \


    1: to fasten to some elevated point without support from below : suspend

    2: to suspend by the neck until dead —often hanged in the past—often used as a mild oath

    3: to fasten so as to allow free motion within given limits upon a point of suspension


    Origin: before 12th century ;

     Partly from Middle English hon, from Old English hōn, transitive verb; partly from Middle English hangen, from Old English hangian, intransitive verb & transitive verb; both akin to Old High German hāhan, transitive verb, to hang, hangēn, intransitive verb {mat|cunctation|};

    [Phrase]  | "hanging loose" 


    1: to get rid of nervous tension or anxiety;


      * e.g., " ... We just hung loose while waiting for the server to take our orders. "





    [Phrase]  | "hang loose" 


    1: to get rid of nervous tension or anxiety;


      * e.g., " ... We just hung loose while waiting for the server to take our orders. "





     [ "Hang loose" ]

    1: As used in the Hawaiian Islands, "Hang Loose or "Shocka" is used as a non verbal expression; or greeting. To tell the receipiant, that every thing will be OK, Relax, Stop looking at me w/ that stern look on your face.

      * e.g.,  ... ( Mostly Visual) With the three mid figures folded down. Extend the Thumb & Pinky finger out, and shake vigurously, about the radial axis of the wrist. If needed, Exclaim verbally "Check Ya' Later Dudes" as in the Movie's "Fast Times at Ridgemont High" or "The Exellent Adventures of Bill & Ted" Hang Loose & Mahalo, Aloha <)|||/ 

     [ "Hang loose" ]

    1: Hamana Kalili, the Shaka sign, Everything is loose, relaxed and alright.

      * e.g.,  ... Surfculture adopted it as greeting sign for relaxed, loose spirit and courage. Hang loose bro! 

     [ "hang loose" ]

    1: Stand by, and take it easy or relax while doing so. This term, or its near relation dangle loose, is a commonly-used southern Louisiana slang expression. Possibly opposite to uptight: both expressions alluding to positions of the testicles.

      * e.g.,  ... Weekends are important: time to hang loose and take stock of things. 

     [ "hang loose" ]

    1: No underware baggie pants pull way down now whats hanging loose!! (mexican definition NO!)

      * e.g.,  ... Man fake islander hang loose shootin the pipe, hang 10 

     [ "Hang Loose" ]

    1: It is a sign for homosexual males to identify other homosexual males with discretion

      * e.g.,  ... I think John is gay he just gave Sam the hang loose 

     [ "hanging like a loose tooth" ]

    1: On the verge of homeless, bankruptcy and/or death.

      * e.g.,  ... "How ya doing, Chauncy?" 

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