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Definition of head-hanging in English: head-hangingnoun The action of hanging one's head, especially in shame or despondency; (more generally) the expression of such emotions.
adjective (Of a person) that hangs his or her head, especially in shame or despondency; (more generally) that expresses, or is expressive of, these emotions in any way.
Origin Late 19th century; earliest use found in World (New York). Definition of head-hanging in US English: head-hangingnoun The action of hanging one's head, especially in shame or despondency; (more generally) the expression of such emotions.
adjective (Of a person) that hangs his or her head, especially in shame or despondency; (more generally) that expresses, or is expressive of, these emotions in any way.
Origin Late 19th century; earliest use found in World (New York). |