"straphang" meaning in English

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Verb

Forms: straphangs [present, singular, third-person], straphanging [participle, present], straphung [participle, past], straphung [past]
Etymology: strap + hang Etymology templates: {{compound|en|strap|hang}} strap + hang Head templates: {{en-verb|straphangs|straphanging|straphung}} straphang (third-person singular simple present straphangs, present participle straphanging, simple past and past participle straphung)
  1. (intransitive) To ride public transport while standing and holding onto a strap. Tags: intransitive Synonyms: strap-hang Related terms: straphanger

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