Meaning of hangdog in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Classifying Adjective
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈhæŋˌdɔɡ/

    US accent Play button

    UK accent Play button

  1. Classifying Adjective

    hangdog

    Definitions

    1. showing a sense of guilt

    Examples

    • « a guilty look »
    • « the hangdog and shamefaced air of the retreating enemy- Eric Linklater »

    Synonyms

  2. 2. frightened into submission or compliance

    Synonyms

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