When an individual is intoxicated to the point that they can sit up straight, but not able to hold their head up. A person with hang-head may still be able to lift their head, but for only seconds to mumble inaudible words or to stare off into space.
Paul has a nasty case of hang-head because he thought it would be a good idea to smoke weed after drinking an entire bottle of rosé .
Posture of the head showing its crown with the chin to the chest. The head may be hung to one side. The posture denotes a spiritual, emotional, mental or physical state of distress.
Hangs head in misery:
She ditches him in his third year and he hangs his head in misery at the table and in class... Best gift ever! That bitch's cunt stunk like a fish processing plant.