# hangtail

> English word · Adverb

## Definitions
1. With the tail hanging limply.

## Etymology
From hang + tail, from the way a dog will leave its tail drooping or hanging when frightened or sad.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/hangtail