Use 'hang around' when referring to spending time without a specific purpose or activity.

Idle Time

'Hang around' implies a relaxed state, often when someone is not very busy.

Not Busy

'Hang around' is casual; use it for informal situations where you wait without urgency.

The phrase often suggests staying somewhere for a brief, unspecified amount of time.

Use 'hang around' to describe places where someone is often present without implying a negative reason.

'Hang around' can indicate someone's presence is typical or expected in a place.

Use 'hang around' to talk about spending time with people in a social, casual way.

'Hang around' suggests a laid-back time with someone rather than formal or planned gatherings.