hang with

hang with

1. To suspend someone or something by using something in particular (named after "with"). In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "hang" and "with." Do you think I can hang this frame with just one nail?
2. slang To spend time with someone. I used to hang with Chelsea a lot more before she started dating Drew.
See also: hang

hang with (one)

slang To socialize and spend time with one. I used to hang with Chelsea a lot more before she started dating Drew. Thanks for letting me hang with you and your friends. We just moved to this town, so I don't really know anyone yet.
See also: hang
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

hang someone or something with something

to suspend someone or something with something, such as a rope, chain, thread, etc. (The past tense hanged is usually used only with the hanging of people.) The executioners hanged the criminal with a rope and later with a chain. They hung the picture with a golden cord.
See also: hang

hang with someone

Sl. to spend or waste time with someone. Dave spent the afternoon hanging with Don, and neither one got anything done. I'm going down to the corner and hang with the guys.
See also: hang
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

hang with someone

in. to hang around with someone. I’m going down to the corner and hang with the guys.
See also: hang, someone
McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions
See also:
  • add in
  • (someone or something) promises well
  • all right
  • a ghost at the feast
  • a/the feel of (something)
  • (I) wouldn't (do something) if I were you
  • (have) got something going (with someone)
  • a straw will show which way the wind blows
  • accompanied by (someone or something)
  • accompany
References in periodicals archive
Don't take his wanting to hang with the guys as a rejection of you or your new relationship.
Even if you wind up stuck at home, read, do sports and hang with friends.
You should be with a dude who likes to hang with you...but all the time?
While you don't have to hang with her 24/7 or invite her to every social event that pops up, be friendly, introduce her to your crew, and include her when you can.
If you have a third friend you guys want to hang with, see if her parents can shuffle you all around.
You're back at school and can't wait to hang with your friends.