hangdog
Low; sneaking; ashamedLow; sneaking; ashamed.
» He has a hangdog face.
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1 senses(not comparable)Low; sneaking; ashamed.
More definitions
- frightened into submission or compliance
- showing a sense of guilt
Examples
1 sentencesHe has a hangdog face.
Translations
1 languagesOrigin
From hang + dog.From hang + dog.
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