hung on every word

A form of hang on every word — To be completely attentive to what another person is saying.

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Meanings

verb
  1. participlepastsimple past and past participle of hang on every word
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“hung on every word.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/hung%20on%20every%20word. Accessed November 5, 2026.

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