Hangman ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Hangman ( noun )

1. A game in which one player thinks of a word and the other tries to guess it by suggesting letters.
2. A person who is about to be executed by hanging.

Origin:

From the phrase "hanging man" referring to the execution of a criminal by hanging.

Examples:

1. I used to play hangman with my sister when we were kids.
2. The criminal was sentenced to death by hangman.
3. The hangman's noose was ready, the crowd jeered and jeered.
4. Hangman is a popular word game, usually played by children.
5. The hangman's job is to execute the criminal by hanging.

(As a verb)

Hangman ( verb )

1. A game in which one player thinks of a word and the other tries to guess it by suggesting letters.
2. A person who is about to be executed by hanging.

Origin:

From the phrase "hanging man" referring to the execution of a criminal by hanging.

Examples:

1. I used to play hangman with my sister when we were kids.
2. The criminal was sentenced to death by hangman.
3. The hangman's noose was ready, the crowd jeered and jeered.
4. Hangman is a popular word game, usually played by children.
5. The hangman's job is to execute the criminal by hanging.