straphanger

Definition of Straphanger in English :

1. straphanger

a commuter who uses public transportation

2. straphanger

a standing subway or bus passenger who grips a hanging strap for support

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Straphanger

noun

informal

a passenger in a bus, train, etc, who has to travel standing, esp by holding onto a strap

noun

Informal

a standing passenger, as on a crowded bus or subway car, who holds onto a hanging strap or the like for support

n.

1. One who grips a hanging strap or similar device for support while riding as a passenger on a bus or subway.

2. One who uses public transportation.