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hangdog
adjective
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Divide hangdog into syllables:

hang · dog

How to pronounce hangdog:

Definition of hangdog:

hangdog (adjective):
sad, dejected
adjective. showing a sense of guilt.
dejected, ashamed, or guilty in appearance or manner

Synonyms for hangdog:

woebegonebaddistresseddespondentforlorntroubledsadabjectdepressedmournful
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