hang about verb 2exclamation 1forms 3 verb2 •(informal) To linger, loiter, or stay.If you hang about after the show, you can meet the cast. •(informal) Especially in the form to hang about with (someone): to spend time or be friends with.My daughter likes to hang about with older kids after school. exclamation1 •(UK, informal) wait a minute; hold on formshung about · hanging about · hangs about