English · Phrasal verb Attested

hang about

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Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To linger, loiter, or stay.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Linger, trì hoãn, hoặc ở lại

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Where it’s used: Used American English

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).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Especially in the form to hang about with (someone): to spend time or be friends with.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Dành thời gian hoặc làm bạn với ai đó

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Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

What does “hang about” mean?

To linger, loiter, or stay.

Is “hang about” formal or informal?

hang about is generally informal.

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