hangin'

Killing time idly

Hangin' is a casual spelling of hanging, typically in the phrase hangin' out—spending time relaxing or socializing without specific plans.

The dropped g reflects informal speech: Just hangin' with friends.

The greeting What's hangin'? asks what someone is up to, though it also plays on the vulgar sense of male anatomy dangling.

socializing

chilling

Causing fear or cold

unwinding · gathering · party · hangout · bonding · fellowship · camaraderie · companionship · friendship · banter

Opposites
activity level

hangin'busy

Actively occupied with tasks

hustling · working · grinding · rushing · swamped

social engagement style

hangin'networking

Building professional relationships

meeting · conferencing · schmoozing · doing business · on the clock

social mode

hangin'working

In active function

networking · attending · performing · on duty · formal

Phrases
Family

hanging, overhanging

Familiarity
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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G