Definitions for hangdog
ˈhæŋˌdɔg, -ˌdɒghang·dog

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. guilty, hangdog, shamefaced, shamedadjective

   showing a sense of guilt

   "a guilty look"; "the hangdog and shamefaced air of the retreating enemy"- Eric Linklater

2. hangdogadjective

   frightened into submission or compliance

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. hangdognoun

   A base, degraded person; a sneak; a gallows bird.

2. hangdogadjective

   Low; sneaking; ashamed.

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1. hangdog

   This glossary of climbing terms is a list of definitions of terms and jargon related to rock climbing and mountaineering. The specific terms used can vary considerably between different English-speaking countries; many of the phrases described here are particular to the United States and the United Kingdom.

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1. hangdog

   Hangdog refers to having a dejected, guilty, ashamed, or embarrassed appearance, often suggesting a lack of confidence or courage. The expression is typically used to describe someone's look or demeanor, particularly if they have been caught doing something wrong or are feeling inferior.

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1. Hangdognoun

   a base, degraded person; a sneak; a gallows bird

2. Hangdogadjective

   low; sneaking; ashamed

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How to pronounce hangdog?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

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   Fred

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   Tessa

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How to say hangdog in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of hangdog in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of hangdog in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

Examples of hangdog in a Sentence

1. P. G. Wodehouse:

   ...the shifty, hangdog look which announces that an Englishman is about to talk French.

References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=hangdog
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Hangdog
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hangdog
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hangdog
6. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=hangdog