hang with someone

hang with

1. To suspend someone or something by using something in particular (named after "with"). In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "hang" and "with." Do you think I can hang this frame with just one nail? If I were you, I'd hang that wet comforter on the clothesline with at least four clothespins! Ugh, the kids are always hanging pictures on their bedroom walls with tape—a surefire way to mess up the paint.

2. slang To spend time with someone. I used to hang with Chelsea a lot more before she started dating Drew. Thanks for letting me hang with you and your friends. We just moved to this town, so I don't really know anyone yet. Tommy, these kids are known troublemakers—that's why I don't want you to hang with them!

See also: hang

hang with (one)

slang To socialize and spend time with one. I used to hang with Chelsea a lot more before she started dating Drew. Thanks for letting me hang with you and your friends. We just moved to this town, so I don't really know anyone yet. Tommy, these kids are known troublemakers—that's why I don't want you to hang with them!

See also: hang

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hang with someone

in. to hang around with someone. I’m going down to the corner and hang with the guys.

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