Hang-up definition
(slang) A problem or difficulty, esp. one of a personal or emotional nature that a person seems unable to deal with.
noun
A psychological or emotional difficulty or inhibition.
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An obstacle to smooth progress or development.
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The definition of a hang-up is a slang term for the source of a person's emotional or personal problem.
An example of a hang-up is a person thinking their partner is always cheating on them because they've been cheated on in the past.
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Other Word Forms
Noun
Singular:
hang-up
Plural:
hang-ups