hang of a

hang of a (someone or something)

An exceptionally good, exciting, or interesting thing or person. Primarily heard in South Africa. Marty sure is one hang of a guy, always willing to lend his friends a hand! Two cars for the price of one? That's a hang of a deal!
See also: hang, of
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

hang of a — (or a hang of)

to a very high degree; very great. South African informal
In this expression hang is probably being used as a euphemism for hell .
1945 Frank Sargeson When the Wind Blows All this was because Charlie was hang of a funny to be with.
See also: hang, of
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
See also:
  • a whale of a
  • bundle of energy
  • (as) cross as a bear
  • (as) cross as a bear with a sore head
  • turn heads
  • media darling
  • have a charmed life
  • lead/have a charmed life
  • the bigger they come/are, the harder they fall