Hung Up

American Slang

Definition

Emotionally fixated or stuck—unable to move on or act, often due to obsession, guilt, or inhibition; can also mean delayed or held back by a problem.

Examples

"He’s still hung up on his ex, so he keeps comparing every new date to her."

"She’s so hung up on what people think that she won’t get on stage, even after weeks of practice."

"Sorry I’m late—got hung up at work when a last-minute bug blew everything up."