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hangup

hangup is the alternative spelling 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

Forms of hangup

pluralhangups

Questions about hangup

What is hangup the alternative spelling of?
Hangup is the alternative spelling of hang-up.

Words near hangup in the dictionary

  1. Hanguk
  2. hangul
  3. hangulisation
  4. hangulization
  5. hanguls
  6. hangup
  7. hangups
  8. hangwoman
  9. hangwomen
  10. hangworthy
  11. hangxiety

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