1
: unable to reach a decision or verdict
a hung jury
also, British
: not having a political party with an overall majority
a hung parliament
2
slang
: having a large penis
Synonyms
Examples of hung in a Sentence
Adjective
stood penitently before the judge with a hung head while he received his sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Randy Tucker, The Enquirer, 4 Apr. 2024
The former factory worker sparkles at the memory of the food shops inside and even a hung picture of a flowery scene that once served as a backdrop for portraits – all details of daily life that once helped knit this community together.
—Scott Peterson, The Christian Science Monitor, 23 Feb. 2024
But academy voters were apparently too hung up on the image of Carrey talking out of his hindquarters and left him empty-handed.
—The New York Times Brooks Barnes, New York Times, 7 Mar. 2024
Hibiscus, oleander and other colorful blossoms decorate the facades as does the occasional flower wreath that’s hung on May 1 to celebrate the start of spring.
—Jeanine Barone, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2024
The other five hung charges alleging bribery payments, money laundering and obstruction of justice will be dismissed by prosecutors with the Justice Department and U.S. Attorney’s Office in Miami.
—Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 2 Feb. 2024
In response, jail inmates on Monday protested and hung signs demanding Macías be transferred back.
—Time, 15 Aug. 2023
On the far wall, 17 of varying sizes are hung, unmatted, unframed, and stacked high.
—Mark Feeney, BostonGlobe.com, 4 May 2023
This is the most important step in ensuring your frame will be level when hung.
—Maryal Miller Carter, USA TODAY, 19 Aug. 2023
Adjective
In fact, the material costs typically represent only about 20% of the cost of professionally hung wallpaper, according to an industry report conducted by IT Strategies.
—Randy Tucker, The Enquirer, 4 Apr. 2024
The former factory worker sparkles at the memory of the food shops inside and even a hung picture of a flowery scene that once served as a backdrop for portraits – all details of daily life that once helped knit this community together.
—Scott Peterson, The Christian Science Monitor, 23 Feb. 2024
But academy voters were apparently too hung up on the image of Carrey talking out of his hindquarters and left him empty-handed.
—The New York Times Brooks Barnes, New York Times, 7 Mar. 2024
Hibiscus, oleander and other colorful blossoms decorate the facades as does the occasional flower wreath that’s hung on May 1 to celebrate the start of spring.
—Jeanine Barone, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2024
The other five hung charges alleging bribery payments, money laundering and obstruction of justice will be dismissed by prosecutors with the Justice Department and U.S. Attorney’s Office in Miami.
—Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 2 Feb. 2024
In response, jail inmates on Monday protested and hung signs demanding Macías be transferred back.
—Time, 15 Aug. 2023
On the far wall, 17 of varying sizes are hung, unmatted, unframed, and stacked high.
—Mark Feeney, BostonGlobe.com, 4 May 2023
This is the most important step in ensuring your frame will be level when hung.
—Maryal Miller Carter, USA TODAY, 19 Aug. 2023
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“Hung.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hung. Accessed 18 Apr. 2024.
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