hang-up
noun
a preoccupation, fixation, or psychological block; complex.
hangup
-
a variation of
hang-up.
Example Sentences
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Consider the reported hangup here: Belichick’s association with Spygate, which involved illegal sign-stealing and led to a mammoth $500,000 NFL fine for the coach.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 28, 2026
She has to carefully juggle any other work while on hold, since she has to be ready immediately when someone picks up or risk a hangup, she said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 25, 2023
Beyond my aforementioned laziness, I chalked this up to a long-held, inexplicable hangup about welcoming new kitchen gadgetry into the fold.
From Salon ● Nov. 13, 2022
Offset language in the contract was among the issues causing a hangup.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 29, 2021
Jeanine was talking about something important when Tobias and I came into her office, important enough to hangup on someone.
From "Divergent" by Veronica Roth
