hangdog
Example Sentences
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Once he starts singing his own material, he becomes a bona fide rock star — a moody Elvis who straddles rock, country, folk and pop with a hangdog bravura.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 11, 2025
Finn Russell looked hangdog - and that takes some doing.
From BBC ● Sep. 9, 2023
In contrast, Walls' Kamal is the film's point guard, carrying the film with his dexterity as well as his deadpan and hangdog expressions.
From Salon ● May 18, 2023
Michael D. Cohen, Mr. Trump’s hangdog former lawyer, is a key witness in the Manhattan district attorney’s case.
From New York Times ● Mar. 31, 2023
Or do they call you ‘Snitch’?” “1 just go by ‘Floyd,’” Wells repeated, rather hangdog.
From "In Cold Blood" by Truman Capote
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