About The Word Hanger-on

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Hanger-on

Hanger-on Meaning & Definition
Hanger-on Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Hanger-on?

[n] someone who persistently (and annoyingly) follows along

Synonyms | Synonyms for Hanger-on: tagalong

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See Also | follower

Hanger-on In Webster's Dictionary

\Hang"er-on`\, n.; pl. {Hangers-on}. One who hangs on, or sticks to, a person, place, or service; a dependent; one who adheres to others' society longer than he is wanted. --Goldsmith.

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