hang time


hang time

noun

Definition of HANG TIME

: the amount of time a kicked football remains in the air; also : the length of time a leaping athlete is in the air

Examples of HANG TIME

  1. He got some amazing hang time on that pass.

First Known Use of HANG TIME

1971

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