hanger
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Meaning · English
Hunger and anger, especially when the anger is induced by the hunger.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
The physiology of hanger. The carbohydrates, proteins and fats in everything you eat are digested into simple sugars (such as glucose), amino acids and free fatty acids. These nutrients pass into your bloodstream from where they are distributed to your organs and tissues and used for energy […]
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).
Common questions
What does “hanger” mean?
Hunger and anger, especially when the anger is induced by the hunger.
Is “hanger” formal or informal?
hanger is generally slang.