hung
/ˈhʌŋ/ · verb
Meaning
- simple past and past participle of hang (except when referring to the method of execution; there, hanged is used instead)
- simple past and past participle of hang (in any sense)
- Suspended by hanging.
- Having hanging additions or appendages.
- Of a jury, unable to reach a unanimous verdict in a trial.
- Of a legislature, lacking a majority political party.
- Of a computer or similar device, receiving power but not functioning as desired; working very slowly or not at all. The condition is often corrected by rebooting the computer.
- Having a large penis (often well hung).
- A surname.
Etymology / origin
From Mandarin or Cantonese 洪 (Mandarin: Hóng, Cantonese: hung⁴) or Cantonese 孔 (hung²).
Related words
Descendant words
- Hung(Tagalog) (bor)
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