HANG ABOUT Synonyms: 84 Similar and Opposite Words

hang about

verb

Definition of hang about

British

as in to veg out

to spend time doing nothing a tea house near campus where many university students could be seen hanging about

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as in to play

to spend time in aimless activity we'll be hanging about at the pub if you need us

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Recent Examples of hang about Turquoise pearl, and azure line the space, and a cylindrical hanging light sculpture made of hundreds of white and gold ceramic fish hangs about the lounge seating area. — Kristin Braswell, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Jan. 2026 The hot air just hangs about, causing the dish to cook unevenly with some spots nearly raw and others burnt. — New Atlas, 4 Nov. 2025 The student was found hanging about 50 feet up in a tree with the open chute, Metro Nashville Police Department said on X Saturday. — Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 6 Oct. 2025 Despite Dickens’ canonical reputation, the author of door-stoppers such as Oliver Twist and Nicholas Nickeleby, the stench of the entrepreneurial still hangs about him. — Literary Hub, 21 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for hang about

Recent Examples of Synonyms for hang about

Verb

This is really a spot to escape for the weekend with your boo, or a couple of close friends who just want to veg out and drink and enjoy the scenery.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Sep. 2026
Just take care of your[self], and veg out.

— Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 14 Jan. 2026

Definition of veg out

Verb

Her Eras show doc lost its awards last weekend, and the Chiefs play the Broncos tonight, but that didn’t stop people from speculating.

— Vulture Staff, Vulture, 15 Sep. 2026
The only—passing—exception is the man who plays Calamawy’s young colleague at one point; and his lines seem to be dubbed with the help of AI.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of play

Verb

Vikings right tackle Brian O'Neill and left guard Donovan Jackson immediately turned toward the sideline to motion for the medical team, with Murray lying on his side and his legs kicking back and forth.

— ABC News, ABC News, 13 Sep. 2026
In one such report, a single tear-gas cannister kicked back was recorded as forty-four assaults.

— Emily Witt, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of kick back

Verb

As Marshall and Alice consider one another and then start to fool around, the sequence feels organic and dangerous without being forced.

— Erin Qualey, Vulture, 10 Aug. 2026
Another horny couple on vacation couldn’t wait until their flight landed to fool around and insisted on doing so in the plane's cabin.

— Sean Joseph OutKick, FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2026

Definition of fool around

Verb

Both of France’s sons seem to appreciate imaginative play over messing around with action figures, something that makes perfect sense given France’s own love for the arts.

— Marah Eakin, Vulture, 8 Sep. 2026
Take note at the point in a song when the real dancers stop messing around.

— Vinson Cunningham, New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of mess around

Verb

The joy Lisa has with her RHUGT cast compared with the dread her RHOSLC cast seems to bring her really bums me out — especially because of how much of this trip is championing the sisterhood of Housewives.

— Tom Smyth, Vulture, 31 Aug. 2026
My conversation partner returned, somehow unable to bum even a single cigarette from anyone at this party.

— Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 July 2026

Definition of bum

Verb

If a task keeps looping, write it down and let your body rest without guilt.

— Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 16 Sep. 2026
Developing pitchers is an existential concern for the Brewers, who had to replace Peralta and cannot rest on unearthing a surprising contributor like Priester once every couple of years.

— Johnny Flores Jr, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of rest

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