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hanger-on definition

hanger-on (haŋ′ər än′)

noun pl. hangers-on hang′ers-on′

a follower or dependent; specif.,
  1. a person who joins another, some group, etc. although not wanted
  2. a follower who seeks personal gain; sycophant; parasite

Etymology: < hang on + -er

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2005 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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