hang dog en · NOUN
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) The situation of hanging on the rope after falling off a climb.
- (countable, obsolete, uncountable) A rascal, one fit to be executed by hanging.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| hang dogs | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| hang-dog | alternative | lexicographic |
Synonyms
wag-halter · gallows bird (rascal)