hanging offense



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hanging offense

A crime, misdeed, or impropriety that is (hyperbolically) perceived to warrant death by hanging. Primarily heard in US. Political correctness has become so authoritarian these days that saying anything with even the slightest derogatory implication is seen as a hanging offense!
See also: hanging, offense

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
TamsinTAM-sinEnglish (British)
Adena-Hebrew
Theirn-French
Breannabree-AN-ə, bree-AHN-əEnglish
KaeleeKAY-leeEnglish (Rare)
Fabien-French