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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

dangler

/dæŋ.gəl/ noun · British & US
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What does dangler mean?

noun

A dangler is a word or phrase that is appended to the end of a sentence, often for emphasis or effect. It is typically set off by a comma or other punctuation.

Example

"The manager's promise to increase salaries was a major dangler in the company's recruitment efforts."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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