HANG LOOSE Synonyms: 41 Similar and Opposite Words

hang loose

phrase

Definition of hang loose

as in relax

to get rid of nervous tension or anxiety We just hung loose while waiting for the server to take our orders.

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Antonyms & Near Antonyms

tense (up)

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Recent Examples of hang loose Her hair hung loose past her shoulders, silvery and very beautiful. — Madhuri Vijay, New Yorker, 16 Aug. 2026 The Bugonia star wore her hair in an elegant, timeless low bun, with a few face-framing pieces hanging loose. — Robyn Merrett, InStyle, 5 July 2026

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