hangman
word
Definition
A hangman is a person who executes people by hanging, or the name of a popular word-guessing game where incorrect guesses build a stick figure.
Usage & Nuances
In modern English, 'hangman' most often refers to the word-guessing game, especially among children. As an executioner, it's historical or in legal contexts. Collocation: 'play hangman', 'the hangman'. Avoid using for real people in serious discussion.
Spanish: verdugo - juego del ahorcadoPortuguese (BR): carrasco - forca (jogo)Portuguese (PT): carrasco - jogo da forcaChinese (Simplified): 刽子手 - 猜单词游戏Chinese (Traditional): 劊子手 - 猜字遊戲Hindi: जल्लाद - हैंगमैन (खेला गया खेल)Arabic: جلاد - لعبة الرجل المشنوقBengali: ফাঁসির জল্লাদ - হ্যাঙ্গম্যান (শব্দ খেলা)Russian: палач - виселица (игра)Japanese: 絞首刑執行人 - ハングマン（ゲーム）Vietnamese: đao phủ - trò chơi đoán chữ (hangman)Korean: 사형 집행인 - 행맨 (단어 게임)Turkish: cellat - adam asmaca (oyun)Urdu: پھانسی دینے والا - ہینگ مین (کھیل)Indonesian: algojo - hangman (permainan tebak kata)
Example Sentences
Let's play hangman after dinner.
basic
The hangman wore a black hood.
basic
Have you ever played hangman in English class?
basic
Whenever we get bored, someone suggests a quick game of hangman.
natural
The old movies showed the hangman standing next to the gallows.
natural
Kids love playing hangman because it's easy and fun.
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