How to Pronounce "hangdog"
word
ˈhæŋˌdɔɡ
HANG-dawg
hˈæŋdɒɡ
HANG-dog
Definition
Looking sad, guilty, or ashamed, especially in your expression or posture, like someone who feels embarrassed or defeated.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhæŋˌdɔɡ
British English
hˈæŋdɒɡ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HANG-dawg
UK
HANG-dog
Listen in Context
He had a hangdog look after forgetting her birthday.
The hangdog boy did not meet the teacher's eyes.
She gave him a hangdog smile and apologized.
He shuffled into the room with a hangdog expression, clearly dreading the meeting.