hanging

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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.