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hang-up
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hang-up (hngp)
n. Informal
1. A psychological or emotional difficulty or inhibition.
2. An obstacle to smooth progress or development.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.hang-up - an emotional preoccupation
preoccupation - an idea that preoccupies the mind and holds the attention
colloquialism - a colloquial expression; characteristic of spoken or written communication that seeks to imitate informal speech
2.hang-uphang-up - an unforeseen obstacle              
obstacle, obstruction - something immaterial that stands in the way and must be circumvented or surmounted; "lack of imagination is an obstacle to one's advancement"; "the poverty of a district is an obstacle to good education"; "the filibuster was a major obstruction to the success of their plan"

hang-up
Translations
hang-up [ˈhæŋʌp] ncomplejo
hang-up [ˈhæŋʌp] ncomplexe m
hang-up [ˈhæŋʌp] hang nKomplex m
hang-up [ˈhæŋʌp] ncomplesso


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