1
: unable to reach a decision or verdict
a hung jury
also, British
: not having a political party with an overall majority
a hung parliament
2
slang
: having a large penis
Examples of hung in a Sentence
Adjective
stood penitently before the judge with a hung head while he received his sentence
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Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 21 Apr. 2026
As a native Angeleno, I was always loathed visiting these poorly lit, claustrophobically hung galleries.
—Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 17 Apr. 2026
In some rooms, paintings are hung salon style.
—Zachary Fine, New Yorker, 31 Mar. 2026
In the same realm of safety risks, single-hung windows only open from the bottom, which could pose a risk to young children or pets.
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Best for a smaller bathroom, this wall-hung fixture includes a drywall-safe cleat for installation and plenty of room for plumbing inside the cabinet.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 21 Apr. 2026
As a native Angeleno, I was always loathed visiting these poorly lit, claustrophobically hung galleries.
—Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 17 Apr. 2026
In some rooms, paintings are hung salon style.
—Zachary Fine, New Yorker, 31 Mar. 2026
In the same realm of safety risks, single-hung windows only open from the bottom, which could pose a risk to young children or pets.
—Anna Popp, USA Today, 17 Mar. 2026
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“Hung.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hung. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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