Hang around with
verb
To spend time with someone or a group of people.
John often hangs around with his friends at the mall on weekends.
Often appears as...
- hang around with friends
- hang around with family
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
verb
To be in the company of someone or a group as a way of socializing or passing time.
She doesn't hang around with those kids anymore.
Often appears as...
- don't hang around with
- used to hang around with
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
verb
To spend time with someone or a group of people.
John often hangs around with his friends at the mall on weekends.
Often appears as...
- hang around with friends
- hang around with family
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
verb
To be in the company of someone or a group as a way of socializing or passing time.
She doesn't hang around with those kids anymore.
Often appears as...
- don't hang around with
- used to hang around with
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Social Context
Use when referring to social activities or leisure time with others.
I'm going to hang around with my classmates after school.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Literal
It doesn't mean literally hanging; it's about being in someone's company casually.
We just hang around with each other and talk.
Pro Tip 3/3Temporariness
Suggests a casual, possibly short-term, engagement without specific plans.
Most weekends, I hang around with my neighbors.
Pro Tip 1/3Social Context
Use when referring to social activities or leisure time with others.
I'm going to hang around with my classmates after school.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Literal
It doesn't mean literally hanging; it's about being in someone's company casually.
We just hang around with each other and talk.
Pro Tip 3/3Temporariness
Suggests a casual, possibly short-term, engagement without specific plans.
Most weekends, I hang around with my neighbors.
Pro Tip 1/3Social Context
Use when referring to social activities or leisure time with others.
I'm going to hang around with my classmates after school.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Literal
It doesn't mean literally hanging; it's about being in someone's company casually.
We just hang around with each other and talk.
Pro Tip 3/3Temporariness
Suggests a casual, possibly short-term, engagement without specific plans.
Most weekends, I hang around with my neighbors.
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