hanger-on

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Etymology [edit]

Compare German Anhänger (“follower”).

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hanger-on (plural hangers-on)

  1. 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. - Oliver Goldsmith

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