verb
hang
Spend relaxed time with someone.
We hang together at the park after school.
Etymology
The relaxed social verb shortens expressions such as hang around or hang out. It describes remaining in someone’s company without a demanding activity or schedule.
More examples
- She likes hanging with her cousins.
- They hung out at the coffee shop.
- Come hang with us this evening.
Forms
hang · hangs · hung · hanging
Similar words
- socialize
- More formal; may imply more active interaction.
- spend time
- The neutral expression without the relaxed slang tone.