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present participle of hang about, British
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1
to spend time doing nothing
- a tea house near campus where many university students could be seen hanging about
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2
to spend time in aimless activity
- we'll be hanging about at the pub if you need us
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“Hanging about.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hanging%20about. Accessed 16 Oct. 2021.
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