English Dictionary

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 negativeplay

  Familiarity information: GIVE A HANG used as a verb is very rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


GIVE A HANG (verb)


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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