hangs around Synonyms

hangs around Meaning

hangs around

to pass time or stay idly in or at, to pass time idly or in relaxing or socializing, to pass time or stay in or at (a place) or in the company of (someone), to stay in or at a place for a period of time

hangs around Sentence Examples

  1. The old man hangs around the park every afternoon, feeding the birds.
  2. The cat hangs around the kitchen counter, hoping for scraps.
  3. The students hang around the school library, studying and socializing.
  4. The neighborhood bully hangs around the street corner, intimidating younger children.
  5. The tourist hangs around the city center, taking photos and exploring.
  6. The salesman hangs around the office, trying to close a deal.
  7. The doctor hangs around the hospital, checking on patients and answering questions.
  8. The party guests hang around the dance floor, socializing and having fun.
  9. The construction workers hang around the site, waiting for the materials to arrive.
  10. The storm clouds hang around in the sky, threatening to unleash their fury.

FAQs About the word hangs around

to pass time or stay idly in or at, to pass time idly or in relaxing or socializing, to pass time or stay in or at (a place) or in the company of (someone), to

waits, stays, sticks around,remains,dwells, hangs on, awaits, loiters, tarries, abides

bails out, cuts out, goes off, gets off,walks out, moves, clears off, gets out, departs, packs (up or off)

The old man hangs around the park every afternoon, feeding the birds.

The cat hangs around the kitchen counter, hoping for scraps.

The students hang around the school library, studying and socializing.

The neighborhood bully hangs around the street corner, intimidating younger children.