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gives a hang

gives a hang is the third-person singular simple present indicative of give a hang.

Meaning of give a hang

Verb

give a hang (third-person singular simple present gives a hang, present participle giving a hang, simple past gave a hang, past participle given a hang)

  1. (idiomatic, slang) give a hoot; give a damn (to care about; to place value on something)
    Synonyms:
    becare, bother, care, concern oneself, heed, mind, reck, trouble oneself, worry

Questions about gives a hang

What is gives a hang the third-person singular simple present indicative of?
Gives a hang is the third-person singular simple present indicative of give a hang.

Words near gives a hang in the dictionary

  1. gives a fuck
  2. gives a goddamn
  3. gives a good account of oneself
  4. gives a good damn
  5. gives a good goddamn
  6. gives a hang
  7. gives a hoot
  8. gives a knee
  9. gives a light
  10. gives a monkey's
  11. gives a rat's arse

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