Hang around Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈhæŋ/ /ɝˈaʊn/, /ɝˈaʊnd

HANG-uh-ROWN

UK

hˈæŋ/ /ɐɹˈaʊnd

HANG-uh-ROUND

Definition

To stay in a place without a clear purpose, often just spending time or waiting for something to happen.

Usage & Nuances

Informal and conversational. It often suggests waiting or spending time with no real activity. Collocates with people ('hang around with friends') or places. Not the same as 'hang out', which can mean spending enjoyable time together.

• Spanish: merodear - pasar el rato
• Portuguese (BR): ficar por aí - passar tempo (sem objetivo)
• Portuguese (PT): andar por aí - passar tempo (sem fazer nada em especial)
• Chinese (Simplified): 闲逛 - 闲呆着
• Chinese (Traditional): 閒逛 - 閒呆著
• Hindi: आसपास घूमना - बिना काम के समय बिताना
• Arabic: يتسكع - يمضي الوقت (بدون هدف)
• Bengali: ঘুরে বেড়ানো - পরে থাকা (কোনো কারণে না, সময় কাটানো)
• Russian: слоняться - болтаться (без дела)
• Japanese: ぶらぶらする - うろつく
• Vietnamese: lang thang - quanh quẩn
• Korean: 어슬렁거리다 - 빈둥거리다
• Turkish: oyalanmak - başıboş dolaşmak
• Urdu: ادھر اُدھر پھرنا - بلا مقصد وقت گزارنا
• Indonesian: nongkrong - berkeliaran

Example Sentences

I like to hang around the park after school.

basic

Don't hang around here, it's not safe.

basic

Many people hang around the bus station waiting for a ride.

basic

Let’s hang around a bit and see if she shows up.

natural

He used to hang around with a bad crowd.

natural

They just hang around the mall all day doing nothing.

natural