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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

hangup

/hæŋˈʌp/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does hangup mean?

noun, verb

A hangup is a sudden stop or interruption, especially of a telephone conversation. To hang up is to end a telephone call or to stop something suddenly.

Example

"She hung up the phone in frustration after being put on hold for hours."

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

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