English Explanatory Dictionary

hanger-on

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

Someone who hangs on, or sticks to, a person, place, or service.
An onsetter.

Word forms

hanger-on hangers-on hanger on

Etymology

Agent noun of hang on.

Synonyms

onhanger

Related words

flunky

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