DictionaryhangRelaxed social time
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.