hang about
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To linger, loiter, or stay.
Register: informal
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
If you hang about after the show, you can meet the cast.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Especially in the form to hang about with (someone): to spend time or be friends with.
Register: informal
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “hang about” mean?
To linger, loiter, or stay.
Is “hang about” formal or informal?
hang about is generally informal.