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hang out

/hæŋ aʊt/

[/hæŋ aʊt/]

spend time relaxing

Intermediateverb

Definition

To spend time relaxing somewhere or with friends.

Example

We like to hang out at the park on weekends.

We like to hang out at the park on weekends.

Etymology

From 'hang' plus 'out', the idea of loitering casually.

How & Where It’s Used

Informal, popular among young people.

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