Meaning

2 senses
  1. (informal)An emotional difficulty or a psychological inhibition, in particular concerning one's sex life.

    Near-synonyms: neurosis, obsession, complex

  2. An unforeseen obstacle to progress; a hitch or delay.

    Near-synonym: setback

    an unforeseen obstacle

Origin

From hang up (verb).

From hang up (verb).

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Forms

plural: hang-ups

Synonyms

8 synonyms
Close in meaning

See also

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