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hang out

verb

Definition of HANG OUT

intransitive verb
1
:  to protrude and droop
2
slang :  live, reside
transitive verb
:  to display outside as an announcement to the public —used chiefly in the phrase hang out one's shingle
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First Known Use of HANG OUT

14th century

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4 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. hang out
  2. hangout
  3. hang
  4. let
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