Hang out Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈhæŋ/ /ˈaʊt

HANG-owt

UK

hˈæŋ/ /ˈaʊt

HANG-owt

Definition

To spend time relaxing, talking, or doing things together, usually in an informal way with friends.

Usage & Nuances

Very informal and common in spoken English, especially among young people. Used mostly for spending leisure time with others, often friends. Not used for formal meetings or professional situations. Sometimes shortened to 'hang' in conversation.

• Spanish: pasar el rato - juntarse - salir (con amigos)
• Portuguese (BR): sair - passar tempo - ficar (com amigos)
• Portuguese (PT): sair - passar tempo - estar (com amigos)
• Chinese (Simplified): 一起玩 - 聚会 - 闲逛
• Chinese (Traditional): 一起玩 - 聚會 - 閒逛
• Hindi: साथ समय बिताना - घूमना (दोस्तों के साथ)
• Arabic: يمضي الوقت - يتسكع (مع الأصدقاء)
• Bengali: আড্ডা দেওয়া - সময় কাটানো
• Russian: тусоваться - проводить время вместе
• Japanese: 遊ぶ - たむろする
• Vietnamese: đi chơi - tụ tập
• Korean: 놀다 - 어울리다
• Turkish: takılmak - vakit geçirmek
• Urdu: گپ شپ کرنا - وقت گزارنا
• Indonesian: nongkrong - bersantai

Example Sentences

Do you want to hang out after school?

basic

Sometimes I just hang out at home and watch TV.

basic

We like to hang out at the park on weekends.

basic

I haven't hung out with Sarah in ages!

natural

Let me know if you want to hang out this weekend.

natural

We just grabbed coffee and hung out for a while downtown.

natural