hang off

verb

hung off; hanging off; hangs off

Examples of hang off in a Sentence

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Tuesday's groundbreaking was filled with positivity and pride, with the American and Chicago flags hanging off a crane. Lauren Victory, CBS News, 3 Mar. 2026 The long straps that hang off your child's car seat are not optional. Brittney Melton, NPR, 2 Mar. 2026 Give half a smile to the kids bouncing down the stairs, hanging off their tired dad. Literary Hub, 20 Feb. 2026 Her itty-bitty frock featured an unzipped plunging neckline and garter straps that hung off the super short hem. Christina Perrier, InStyle, 4 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for hang off

Word History

First Known Use

1641, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of hang off was in 1641

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“Hang off.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hang%20off. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.

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