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hang-ups

hang-ups is the plural of hang-up.

Meaning of hang-up

Noun

hang-up (plural hang-ups)

  1. (informal) An emotional difficulty or a psychological inhibition, in particular concerning one's sex life.
    • Near-synonyms: neurosis, obsession, complex
  2. An unforeseen obstacle to progress; a hitch or delay.
    • Near-synonym: setback
    Synonyms:
    hiccup, setback

Questions about hang-ups

What is hang-ups the plural of?
Hang-ups is the plural of hang-up.

Words near hang-ups in the dictionary

  1. hang-over
  2. hang-tough
  3. hang-up
  4. hang-up call
  5. hang-up calls
  6. hang-ups
  7. hangability
  8. hangable
  9. hangar
  10. hangar flying
  11. hangar pilot

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