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- Dictionarydangle/ˈdaŋɡl/
verb
- 1. hang or swing loosely: "saucepans dangled from a rail" Similar
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The meaning of DANGLE is to hang loosely and usually so as to be able to swing freely. How to use dangle in a sentence.
DANGLE definition: 1. to hang loosely, or to hold something so that it hangs loosely: 2. to offer someone something…. Learn more.
3 meanings: 1. to hang or cause to hang freely 2. to display as an enticement 3. the act of dangling or something that dangles.... Click for more definitions.
1. to hang loosely, esp. with a swaying motion. 2. to hang around or follow a person, as if seeking favor or attention. 3. to cause to dangle; hold or carry swaying loosely. 4. to offer as an inducement. n. 5. the act of dangling. 6. something that dangles. keep someone dangling, to keep someone in a state of uncertainty. dan′gler, n.
Dangle means to hang or swing loosely. If you dangle string above a kitten you will both be entertained. The verb dangle probably comes from a late 16th century Danish or Swedish word meaning “loose or pendulous,” though we don’t know for sure.
[transitive] dangle something (before/in front of somebody) to offer somebody something good in order to persuade them to do something. He had a company directorship dangled in front of him. He dangled the prospect of enormous wealth before us. The boss wanted us to work more hours, dangling the carrot of well-paid overtime.
Dangle definition: to hang loosely, especially with a jerking or swaying motion. See examples of DANGLE used in a sentence.
DANGLE meaning: 1 : to hang down loosely especially in a way that makes it possible to swing freely often + from; 2 : to offer (something) in order to persuade someone to do something
dangle meaning, definition, what is dangle: to hang or swing loosely, or to make som...: Learn more.
DANGLE definition: 1. to hang loosely, or to hold something so that it hangs loosely: 2. to offer someone something…. Learn more.
