verb / reaction phrase
To tell someone to stop, let something go, or abandon an idea, take, or topic that clearly isn’t working. Often used dismissively or humorously to imply that the person is out of touch, being repetitive, or should move on.
In modern internet culture, “hang it up” is commonly used in comment sections and may be paired with an image reaction (such as a wire clothes hanger) to nonverbally signal “this conversation is over” or “retire this idea.”
The phrase can also refer to retirement or stepping away from something permanently.
Notes:
Older or regional slang has used the phrase jokingly in extreme contexts, but contemporary usage is overwhelmingly figurative and meme-based.
Origin / Popular Culture:
Popularized in mainstream culture by Nicki Minaj’s 2010 song “Roman’s Revenge” (ft. Eminem), where it was used as a diss implying someone should retire or stop trying.
To tell someone to stop, let something go, or abandon an idea, take, or topic that clearly isn’t working. Often used dismissively or humorously to imply that the person is out of touch, being repetitive, or should move on.
In modern internet culture, “hang it up” is commonly used in comment sections and may be paired with an image reaction (such as a wire clothes hanger) to nonverbally signal “this conversation is over” or “retire this idea.”
The phrase can also refer to retirement or stepping away from something permanently.
Notes:
Older or regional slang has used the phrase jokingly in extreme contexts, but contemporary usage is overwhelmingly figurative and meme-based.
Origin / Popular Culture:
Popularized in mainstream culture by Nicki Minaj’s 2010 song “Roman’s Revenge” (ft. Eminem), where it was used as a diss implying someone should retire or stop trying.
Examples:
“After that third bad take, everyone just replied ‘hang it up.’”
Posts hanger image — “Hang it up.”
“Bro is still talking about that trend from 2015… it’s time to hang it up.”
“After that third bad take, everyone just replied ‘hang it up.’”
Posts hanger image — “Hang it up.”
“Bro is still talking about that trend from 2015… it’s time to hang it up.”
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