Word: straphanger
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: strap
hang
er
Definition: A person who travels using public transportation (often standing up and holding on to a strap).
Morphemes:
Affix: strap
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A strap worn on the shoulder.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: στρόφος
Language: grc
Decoded: strophos
Meaning: rope
Affix: hang
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To hold or bear in a suspended or inclined manner or position instead of erect.
Affix: -er
Language: en
Meaning: agent noun
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -ārius
Language: la
Decoded: -arius
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: -er; Used to form nouns denoting an agent of use, such as a dealer or artisan, from other nouns.