hangdog
hangdog · hangdogs · hangdogged · hangdogging
To move or loiter in a sneaking or ashamed mannerTo move or loiter in a sneaking or ashamed manner.
» He has a hangdog face.
Meaning
1 sensesTo move or loiter in a sneaking or ashamed manner.
Examples
1 sentencesHe has a hangdog face.
Origin
From hang + dog.From hang + dog.
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Forms
hangdogs, hangdogging, hangdogged, hangdogged| Base form | hangdog · to hangdog |
|---|---|
| 3rd person singular | hangdogs |
| Present participle | hangdogging |
| Past simple | hangdogged |
| Past participle | hangdogged |
irregular
Lessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle