hangers-on

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Noun hanger-on has 1 sense

tagalong, hanger-on - someone who persistently (and annoyingly) follows along
--₁ is a kind of follower

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Definition:

Hangers-on refer to people who associate themselves with others, typically of higher social or professional standing, in order to gain advantages or benefits.

Examples:

Noun:

1. The famous celebrity attracted a group of hangers-on wherever she went.

2. The politician surrounded himself with a team of loyal hangers-on.

Idiom:

3. The host of the party had to deal with numerous hangers-on who were looking for free drinks and food.

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