Hanged vs. Hung — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Hanged and Hung
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Hanged
Past tense and past participle of hang. See Usage Note at hang.
Hung
Of a computer or similar device, receiving power but not functioning as desired; working very slowly or not at all. The condition is often corrected by rebooting the computer.
Hanged
(legal) hang (now only when referring to the method of execution)
Hung
Having a large penis (often preceded by an adverb, e.g. well hung).
Hanged
Damned as an intensifier or vehement denial
I'm hanged if I know how to get the idea through his thick skull!
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Hung
Past and past participle of hang
Hung
(of an elected body) having no political party with an overall majority
A hung parliament
In a hung council, his vote would be eagerly sought by either party
Hung
Emotionally confused or disturbed
People are hung up in all sorts of ways
Hung
Used in similes to refer to the size of a man's genitals
He's hung like a horse
Hung
Past tense and a past participle of hang. See Usage Note at hang.
Hung
Vulgar Slang Having large genitals. Used of a male.
Hung
Anxious; nervous.
Hung
Overly involved or preoccupied; hung up.
Hung
Simple past tense and past participle of hang(except when referring to the method of execution; there, hanged is used instead)
Hung
Simple past tense and past participle of hang(in any sense)
Hung
Suspended by hanging.
Hung
Having hanging additions or appendages.
Hung
(law) Of a jury, unable to reach a unanimous verdict in a trial.
Hung
Of a legislature, lacking a majority political party.
Hung parliament
Hung
(usually followed by `with' or used in a combining form) having items suspended on or from a support;
Walls hung with valuable paintings
A vine-hung trellis
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