hang ten

Originating from surfing, "hang ten" describes a specific maneuver and has extended into slang to signify a relaxed, confident attitude.

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Definition

C1Surfing

(technical)A maneuver where a surfer rides a wave with all ten toes hanging over the front edge of the surfboard.

Example

He managed to hang ten on his first try, impressing everyone on the beach.

B2General

(informal, slang)To do something with ease, style, and confidence.

Example

She handled the presentation like a pro, really hanging ten.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "hang ten":

hang on hang one on hang with hang about hang tight hang five hang off hang upon hang out hang around hold tight hang behind hang together hang up hang out to dry hang dog hung up hang by the eyelids hold on hang one's hat ride high high ten hold onto your hat let one's nuts hang hold to hold in stay on hold onto hold up hold out hung up on heave to stay up cool out hold over stick with