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What is the meaning of "dangle"?

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Rebecca

The normal meaning of "dangle" is to hang something so that it is held up loosely. Ex: The clothes are dangling on the clothesline to dry. However, to "dangle" in this case means to tempt someone with something by keeping it out of their reach to where they can see it but cannot get to it. In the context of this video, "dangle" is used here with the meaning of making someone jealous. Ex: He teased the dog by dangling the treat above his head.

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