Definition of hang-up
:a source of mental or emotional difficulty;
broadly
:problem
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First Known Use of hang-up
1952
hang up
verb
Definition of hang up
transitive verb
1 a
: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
intransitive verb
1
:to break a telephone connection
2
:to become stuck or snagged so as to be immovable
First Known Use of hang up
12th century
HANG-UP Defined for English Language Learners
hang-up
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noun
Definition of hang-up for English Language Learners
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: something that causes you to feel worried, afraid, embarrassed, etc.
Medical Dictionary
hang-up
noun
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medical Definition of hang-up
:a source of mental or emotional difficulty
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