hung
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
describes a group, like a jury or a parliament, that cannot make a final decision because they do not agree.
describing a deliberative body, such as a jury or legislature, that is unable to reach a necessary majority or unanimous verdict.
Simple“The trial ended with a hung jury, so the case will be heard again.”
In context“The recent election resulted in a hung parliament, forcing the two largest parties to negotiate a coalition agreement.”
UsageCommonly used in the fixed phrases 'hung jury' and 'hung parliament'.
Synonyms - 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
describes a computer or phone that has stopped responding and will not work.
referring to a computer system or software application that has ceased to respond to user input while remaining powered on.
Simple“My laptop is hung on the loading screen and I cannot move the mouse.”
In context“The server became hung after the memory leak exhausted all available resources, necessitating a hard reboot.”
Teacher's tipWhile 'frozen' is more common in everyday speech, 'hung' is frequently used by IT professionals and developers.
Antonyms - 03 C2 Proficiency
a slang term used to describe a man with a large penis.
a colloquial and often vulgar reference to male genital size.
Simple“He made a crude joke about being well hung.”
In context“The locker room banter included several vulgar remarks about which athletes were considered well hung.”
UsageAlmost always preceded by the adverb 'well'.
Hung vs hang — Hung is the standard past tense for objects, while hanged is reserved for execution by a noose.