hang-up

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hang-up

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From hang up (verb).

noun hang-ups · hangup

informal An emotional difficulty or a psychological inhibition, in particular concerning one's sex life. Near-synonyms: neurosis, obsession, complex
Similar: neurosis, obsession, complex
An unforeseen obstacle to progress; a hitch or delay. Near-synonym: setback
Similar: hiccup, setback

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@misc{hang_up_2026,
  title = {hang-up},
  howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://micwyn.com/word/hang-up},
  urldate = {2026-11-06}
}