hung about

verb

Definition of hung aboutnext
past tense of hang about, British
1
as in hung (around or out)
to spend time doing nothing a tea house near campus where many university students could be seen hanging about

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2
as in played
to spend time in aimless activity we'll be hanging about at the pub if you need us

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  1. played
  2. rested
  3. relaxed
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  • The blowout of a panel on the side of an Alaska Airlines plane in January was the latest in a string of quality problems for Boeing, and veterans of the company and aerospace experts say employee turnover likely played a role.
    Danielle Chemtob, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The 1989 film centers on a father, Clark Griswold (played by Chevy Chase), who tries to plan the perfect Christmas for his family despite never-ending obstacles and chaos.
    Alex Perry, The Enquirer, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of played
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  • The Packers never announced an injury for him and the ESPN broadcast said Jacobs was fine to go back in but was being rested.
    The Athletic NFL Staff, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
  • There is an opportunity for redemption, though, in this second meeting against Dan Lanning’s Ducks, who are well rested and boast an impressive quarterback in Heisman finalist Dillon Gabriel.
    Tom Layberger, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of rested
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  • For the low-key day-to-day in Montecito (school runs, play dates, lunches at Tre Lune), there are relaxed La Ligne denim and white linen shirts by Anine Bing—quality basics elevated with the sort of accessories any woman who aspires to the Rich Mom aesthetic has on her wish-list.
    Kerry McDermott, Vogue, 20 Dec. 2024
  • The northern Galilee, ringed by Syrian and Lebanese hills and under the gaze of towering Mount Hermon in the northern Golan Heights, is beloved for its fresh air, pastoral views, and relaxed pace far from Israel’s crowded center.
    Dina Kraft, The Christian Science Monitor, 10 Dec. 2024
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