hang out for
phrasal verb.phrasal verb. to wait for something very much because you really want or need it.
phrasal verb. to wait expectantly or eagerly for something; often implies a state of deprivation or strong desire for the object of the preposition.
I am hanging out for a cold drink.
After three hours in the rain, the hikers were hanging out for a hot shower and a warm meal.
The local community has been hanging out for a decision on the new hospital for over a decade, but the government remains silent.
usually followed by a noun representing a desired object or outcome.
this is primarily an Australasian idiom that has spread; contrast it with 'hang out with' to ensure students don't confuse socialising with desiring.
I am hanging out for meet him.I am hanging out to meet him.when followed by a verb, use the infinitive 'to' instead of the preposition 'for'.
Last updated April 24, 2026