hangdog
noun
- Archaic a person considered fit only for hanging dogs, or to be hanged like a dog
- a contemptible, sneaking person
adjective
- contemptible; sneaking
- ashamed and cringing: a hangdog expression
See hangdog in American Heritage Dictionary 4
(hăngˈdôgˌ, -dŏgˌ)
adjective- Shamefaced or guilty.
- Downcast; intimidated.
noun A sneaky or despicable person.
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