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Definitions for Dangling
[1] to hang loosely, especially with a jerking or swaying motion: The rope dangled in the breeze.
[2] to hang around or follow a person, as if seeking favor or attention.
[3] Grammar . to occur as a modifier without a head or as a participle without an implied subject, as leaving the tunnel in The daylight was blinding, leaving the tunnel.
[4] to cause to dangle; hold or carry swaying loosely.
[5] to offer as an inducement.
[6] the act of dangling.
[7] something that dangles.
[8] keep someone dangling , to keep someone in a state of uncertainty.
[9] to hang or cause to hang freely his legs dangled over the wall
[10] (tr) to display as an enticement the hope of a legacy was dangled before her
[11] the act of dangling or something that dangles
Words related to Dangling
dangledrooping, suspended, hanging, pendent, droopy, pendulous
Words nearby Dangling
dangledanger cave, danger man, danger money, dangerous, dangerous offender, dangle, dangleberry, dangling participle, dani, dania, daniel
Origin of Dangling
e1580–90; expressive word akin to Norwegian, Swedish dangla, Danish dangle dangle
Other words from Dangling
dan·gler , noun
dan·gling·ly , adverb
Word origin for Dangling
eC16: perhaps from Danish dangle, probably of imitative origin