Meaning of hanger-on in English

1. Pronunciation

   /ˈˌhæŋər ˈˌɑn/

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1. Noun

   hanger-on

   Definitions

   1. someone who persistently (and annoyingly) follows along

   Derived terms

   • tag along

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