hang-up
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Definition of hang-up
(Entry 1 of 2)
: a source of mental or emotional difficulty broadly : problem
hang up
verbDefinition of hang up (Entry 2 of 2)
1a : to place on a hook or hanger designed for the purpose hang up your coat
b : to replace (a telephone receiver) on the cradle so that the connection is broken
2 : to keep delayed, suspended, or held up
3 : to cause to stick or snag immovably the ship was hung up on a sandbar
1 : to break a telephone connection
2 : to become stuck or snagged so as to be immovable
Synonyms for hang-up
Synonyms: Noun
affliction, demon (or daemon), terror, torment
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hang-up
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English Language Learners Definition of hang-up
: something that causes you to feel worried, afraid, embarrassed, etc.
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Medical Definition of hang-up
: a source of mental or emotional difficulty
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