straphanger meaning

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straphanger (noun): a commuter who uses public transportation.

straphanger has 2 meanings in this dictionary.

straphanger as a noun

  1. a commuter who uses public transportation

    Type of: commuter

  2. a standing subway or bus passenger who grips a hanging strap for support

    Type of: passenger

Scrabble score: 17 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with ST · words ending in ER · 11-letter words

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