hang off

verb

hung off; hanging off; hangs off

Examples of hang off in a Sentence

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Might be Tom Cruise, especially if said hero's hanging off an airplane. Brian Truitt, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2025 Both are hands-free and celeb-approved, and in my opinion, are going to be more comfortable to carry since the weight is more balanced than a heavy tote bag hanging off one single shoulder. Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 4 Apr. 2025 Her French jersey hung off a mannequin in the center of the room, and the warm winter light peeked through the floor-to-ceiling windows. Mike Vorkunov, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025 The highlight is Chan hanging off a clock tower (a la Lloyd) 60 feet above the ground and falling backward through a canopy. ArsTechnica, 7 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for hang off

Word History

First Known Use

1641, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of hang off was in 1641

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“Hang off.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hang%20off. Accessed 13 May. 2025.

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