hangdog

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‘THE OUTLAWS’ Prime Video Gangly, gawky Stephen Merchant puts his physicality and hangdog persona to fine use in this British crime comedy.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2024

Dressed in a blue blazer, Mr Cohen had ditched the tie but kept his signature hangdog expression and thick Long Island accent.

From BBC • Oct. 24, 2023

He has a flair for deadpan sarcasm and cynicism, a great hangdog expression, and you get him to sing in one scene.

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2023

Many fans often pointed out Ms. Presley’s resemblance to her father, including the same full lips and hangdog eyes.

From Washington Post • Jan. 12, 2023

“It’s £ash and Jewel and Vardaman and Dewey Dell,” pa says, kind of hangdog and proud too, with his teeth and all, even if he wouldn’t look at us.

From "As I Lay Dying" by William Faulkner