Hanger

/ˈhæŋər/

Meaning & Definition

noun
A device used for hanging clothes.
I hung my coat on the hanger in the closet.
A structure or framework for support or display.
The birds were resting on the hanger built in the garden.
A person or thing that hangs or is hung.
He was the best hanger in the competition, showcasing his skills in acrobatics.

Etymology

Middle English, from the verb 'hang' + '-er' suffix.

Common Phrases and Expressions

pants hanger:
A type of hanger specially designed to hold pants.
hanging by a thread:
To be in a precarious or uncertain situation.
hanger-on:
A person who tries to spend time with someone important to benefit from the association.

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Slang Meanings

An item or object that plays a significant role in personal style.
That jacket is the hanger that completes your outfit.
A person who is always present but not contributing.
Don't be such a hanger at the party; join in!