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HANGDOG

(adj.sat, noun, adj.)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Hangdog.

Hangdog - as an adjective satellite

Showing a sense of guilt

Example: "A guilty look"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
guilty10shamed12shamefaced21

Frightened into submission or compliance

Hangdog - as a noun

A base, degraded person; a sneak; a gallows bird.

Hangdog - as an adjective

Low; sneaking; ashamed.

Example Sentences

"He had a hangdog expression as he slunk out of the room."
"The dog had a hangdog look after being scolded."
"She gave him a hangdog glance before confessing her mistake."
"His hangdog appearance suggested he had done something wrong."
"The defendant wore a hangdog expression during the trial."
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Word Game Points

Is HANGDOG a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, hangdog is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

HANGDOG has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

Is HANGDOG a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, hangdog is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
HANGDOG has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.

Is HANGDOG a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, hangdog is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
HANGDOG has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.

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