hung

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past tense and past participle of hang

hung

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adjective

ˈhəŋ How to pronounce hung (audio)
1
: unable to reach a decision or verdict
a hung jury
also, British : not having a political party with an overall majority
a hung parliament
2
slang : having a large penis

Hung

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abbreviation

Hungary

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Adjective stood penitently before the judge with a hung head while he received his sentence
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In some rooms, paintings are hung salon style. — Zachary Fine, New Yorker, 31 Mar. 2026 The program has always advertised itself as teaching through 'immersion,' but don't get too hung up on the idea. — Jill Duffy, PC Magazine, 28 May 2026 As a result of this crash, methods to detect corrosion were prioritized in the troubleshooting for hung starts. — Aaron Cooper, CNN Money, 23 Apr. 2026 Best for a smaller bathroom, this wall-hung fixture includes a drywall-safe cleat for installation and plenty of room for plumbing inside the cabinet. — Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 21 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for hung

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First Known Use

Adjective

1848, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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hung

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past and past participle of hang

hung

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ˈhəŋ
: unable to reach a decision or verdict
a hung jury

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hung

past and past participle of hang

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