English Explanatory Dictionary

hang-up

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An emotional difficulty or a psychological inhibition.
  2. An unforeseen obstacle to progress; a hitch or delay.

Word forms

hang-up hang-ups hangup

Etymology

From hang up (verb).

Synonyms

neurosis obsession complex hiccup setback
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