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hang around

verb

Definitions

  1. To stay, linger, or loiter.

    • If you hang around after the show, you can meet the cast.
    • I would have liked to have hung around in Birmingham, but my connections are tight owing to a points failure, and I make the CrossCountry Class 170 to Derby by the skin of my teeth.

  2. To spend time or be friends. (especially to hang around with someone)

    • My daughter likes to hang around with older kids after school.
    • Oh well uh, you might think I'm crazy / To hang around with you / Or maybe you think I'm lucky / To have somethin' to do

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