(of a firearm) To fail to fire immediately when the trigger is pulled. / (figuratively) To wait or hold back.

(firearms) The situation when a gun does not immediately fire when the trigger is pulled, but may fire shortly after.

plural of hang time

plural of hang fire

(idiomatic) Hesitate; hang back.

Alternative spelling of hang dog

(idiomatic, intransitive) To remain strong-willed or brave, especially when experiencing duress or adversity.

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of hang out

(informal) To wait; to falter; to avoid proceeding through reluctance.

(idiomatic) To be connected. / (idiomatic) To correspond or fit well. / (idiomatic, of two people) To be in a romantic relationship. / (idiomatic, of people) To be united in defiance.