Word of the day

hangdog

1. having a dejected or guilty appearance; shamefaced

“the boys wore hangdog looks as the police marched them down the steps”

adjective

/ˈhæŋˌdɔɡ/

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hangdog

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"The dog sat in the garden with a hangdog look, clearly _____ after chewing those shoes."

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  • ashamed
  • gleeful
  • worried
  • joyful
  • cheerful
  • doleful

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