dan•gleˈdæŋ gəl(v.; n.)-gled, -gling

1. (v.i.)to hang loosely, esp. with a swaying motion.

2. to hang around or follow a person, as if seeking favor or attention.

3. (v.t.)to cause to dangle; hold or carry swaying loosely.

4. to offer as an inducement.

5. (n.)the act of dangling.

6. something that dangles.

Idioms for dangle:

1. keep someone dangling,to keep someone in a state of uncertainty.

   Category: Idiom

Origin of dangle:

1580–90; expressive word akin to Norw, Sw dangla, Dan dangle dangle

dan′gler(n.)