Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

hang out

/ˈhæŋ ˈaʊt/

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.59 in modern English

Syllables
hang out
IPA
/ˈhæŋ ˈaʊt/
11
Scrabble Score
7
Letters
1
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To spend time with somebody; to regularly meet with somebody.

Intransitive verb; Slang

verb

To lodge or reside; to exist.

Intransitive verb; Slang

verb

To be unyielding; to hold out.

Dated; Informal

verb

To crave or desperately want (something).

Informal

verb

To endure or delay.

Informal

verb

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see hang, out.

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How do you pronounce hang out?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈhæŋ ˈaʊt/.
What does hang out mean?
To spend time with somebody; to regularly meet with somebody.

How to pronounce hang out

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  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling (/ˈhæŋ ˈaʊt/) so you know which sounds to aim for.
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