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Meaning of hung

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

hung

Pronunciation:/ˈhʌŋ/

verb

Definitions

  1. To be or remain suspended.

    Example: The lights hung from the ceiling.

  2. To float, as if suspended.

    Example: 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.

    Example: He hung his head in shame.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Suspended by hanging.

  2. Having hanging additions or appendages.

  3. Of a jury, unable to reach a unanimous verdict in a trial.

  4. Of a legislature, lacking a majority political party.

    Example: hung parliament