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hangup

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Definition of hangup word

  • noun hangup Alternative spelling of hang-up. 1

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Parts of speech for Hangup

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

hangup popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 85% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

hangup usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for hangup

noun hangup

  • preoccupation — the state of being preoccupied.
  • inhibition — the act of inhibiting.
  • block — A block of flats or offices is a large building containing them.
  • difficulty — the fact or condition of being difficult.
  • dilemma — a situation requiring a choice between equally undesirable alternatives.

Antonyms for hangup

noun hangup

  • calm — A calm person does not show or feel any worry, anger, or excitement.
  • peace — the normal, nonwarring condition of a nation, group of nations, or the world.
  • solution — the act of solving a problem, question, etc.: The situation is approaching solution.
  • tranquilly — free from commotion or tumult; peaceful; quiet; calm: a tranquil country place.
  • tranquility — quality or state of being tranquil; calmness; peacefulness; quiet; serenity.

Top questions with hangup

  • what is a hangup?
  • what does server hangup mean?

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