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hung

/ˈhʌŋ/ · verb

Meaning

  1. simple past and past participle of hang (except when referring to the method of execution; there, hanged is used instead)
  2. simple past and past participle of hang (in any sense)
  3. Suspended by hanging.
  4. Having hanging additions or appendages.
  5. Of a jury, unable to reach a unanimous verdict in a trial.
  6. Of a legislature, lacking a majority political party.
  7. 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.
  8. Having a large penis (often well hung).
  9. A surname.

Etymology / origin

From Mandarin or Cantonese 洪 (Mandarin: Hóng, Cantonese: hung⁴) or Cantonese 孔 (hung²).

  1. -(yue)
  2. -(yue)
  3. -(cmn)
  4. hung (English)
  5. Relations: bor, bor, bor

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