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From hang + tail, from the way a dog will leave its tail drooping or hanging when frightened or sad.
Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
hangtail
Today it means: With the tail hanging limply. Full definition →
Today it means: With the tail hanging limply. Full definition →
From hang + tail, from the way a dog will leave its tail drooping or hanging when frightened or sad.
Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.