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August 24, 2018 Word of the Day

hangdog /ˈhæŋˌdɑːg/ adjective
hangdog
/ˈhæŋˌdɑːg/
adjective
The man has a hangdog expression on his face.
The man has a hangdog expression on his face.
Definition of HANGDOG

[more hangdog; most hangdog]

: sad or depressed

  • He came home with a hangdog expression/look on his face.

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