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GIVE A HANG
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Dictionary entry overview: What does give a hang mean?
• GIVE A HANG (verb)
The verb GIVE A HANG has 1 sense:
1. show no concern or interest; always used in the negative
Familiarity information: GIVE A HANG used as a verb is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Show no concern or interest; always used in the negative
Classified under:
Verbs of feeling
Synonyms:
care a hang; give a damn; give a hang; give a hoot
Context example:
She doesn't give a damn about her job
Sentence frames:
Somebody ----s
Somebody ----s PP
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