hanging
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Hittable; poorly executed by the pitcher, hence relatively easy to hit.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
hanging breaking ball
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
Ugly; very unattractive; disgusting.
Register: slang
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “hanging” mean?
Hittable; poorly executed by the pitcher, hence relatively easy to hit.
Is “hanging” formal or informal?
hanging is generally slang.