dangler

dan·gle

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Definitions of dangler word

verb without object dangler to hang loosely, especially with a jerking or swaying motion: The rope dangled in the breeze. 1
verb without object dangler to hang around or follow a person, as if seeking favor or attention. 1
verb without object dangler Grammar. to occur as a modifier without a head or as a participle without an implied subject, as leaving the tunnel in The daylight was blinding, leaving the tunnel. 1
verb with object dangler to cause to dangle; hold or carry swaying loosely. 1
verb with object dangler to offer as an inducement. 1
noun dangler the act of dangling. 1

before 1580

One of the 35% oldest English words

1580-90; expressive word akin to Norwegian, Swedish dangla, Danish dangle dangle

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 89% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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