Used among friends or in casual environments; may seem inappropriate in formal situations. When you're at the beach with friends, just hang loose and have fun.
Pro Tip 2/3
Reducing Tension
Encourages releasing stress or anxiety, often in a light-hearted manner. Before the performance, her friend whispered, 'Hang loose, you'll be amazing!'
Pro Tip 3/3
Cultural Vibe
Has connotations of surf culture and the 1970s relaxed lifestyle in the USA. The surfer's motto is simple: hang loose and catch waves.