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giving a hang

giving a hang is the present participle and gerund 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 giving a hang

What is giving a hang the present participle and gerund of?
Giving a hang is the present participle and gerund of give a hang.

Words near giving a hang in the dictionary

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

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