Meaning Of The Word Straphanger

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Straphanger Meaning

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What's The Definition Of Straphanger?

straphanger in American English
a standing passenger, as on a crowded bus or subway car, who holds onto a hanging strap or the like for support
noun: a passenger who stands in a crowded bus or subway train and holds onto a strap or other support suspended from above

straphanger in British English
noun: a passenger in a bus, train, etc, who has to travel standing, esp by holding onto a strap

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