TWTS: A hangout is a great place to hang out
From That's What They Say by Anne Curzan, Rebecca Hector
April 13, 2026 · 5 min
About this episode
The episode discusses the slanginess of the phrasal verb 'hang out' in casual conversations among friends.
Next time you’re hanging out with friends, you can debate just how slangy the phrasal verb ‘hang out’ is.
Topics covered
- slang
- phrasal verbs
- language
- friendship
Keywords
- hang out
- slang
- language debate
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