hung-up
adjective
beset with psychological problems.
hung-up
American
[huhng-uhp]
/ ˈhʌŋˈʌp /
adjective
Slang.
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beset with psychological problems.
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worried; anxious; concerned.
hung up
Idioms
Example Sentences
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Agents hung up their shingle in even the smallest of towns, becoming part of the community they sold to.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 17, 2026
Not since the legendary Fred Trueman hung up his international cricket boots in 1965 has any England bowler taken that many Test wickets at a better average.
From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026
During his club playing career, Beckham spent time at Manchester United, Real Madrid, AC Milan, the American side LA Galaxy, and Paris Saint-Germain, where he hung up his boots in 2013.
From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026
Grossman replied, “The boys ...” and hung up, Erickson told jurors.
From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026
I hung up the phone, and for the first time in a long while, I felt like everything was going to be okay.
From "Keep It Together, Keiko Carter" by Debbi Michiko Florence
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