Meaning & use
hangdog
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Having a guilty, ashamed, or dejected appearance.
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The puppy gave a hangdog look after chewing up the shoe.
He wore a hangdog expression as he admitted he'd forgotten the tickets.
A note on using this word
Almost always used to describe a facial expression or demeanor, often with a touch of humor or gentle mockery.
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sheepishshamefaced
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