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    hanger-on
    /ˌhaŋərˈɒn/

    noun

    • 1. a person who associates with another person or a group in a sycophantic manner or for the purpose of gaining some personal advantage: "the shysters, the freebooters, the hangers-on who traditionally take advantage of champions"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishHANGER-ON | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    HANGER-ON definition: 1. a person who tries to be friendly and spend time with rich and important people, especially to…. Learn more.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › hanger-onHanger-on Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    A hanger-on is someone who spends time around a person, place, or institution in hope of personal gain. See synonyms, examples, word history, and related entries for hanger-on.

  4. www.dictionary.com › browse › hanger-onHANGER-ON Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    A hanger-on is a person who joins a group or follows someone for personal gain, even though they are not wanted or needed. Learn the origin, synonyms and usage of this term with examples from literature and media.

  5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishHANGER-ON definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    A hanger-on is a person who tries to be friendly with a richer or more important person, especially for personal gain. Learn the synonyms, pronunciation, collocations and usage of this word with Collins English Dictionary.

  6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › hanger-onhanger-on - Oxford Learner's Dictionaries

    noun. /ˌhæŋər ˈɒn/ /ˌhæŋər ˈɑːn/ (plural hangers-on) (often disapproving) a person who tries to be friendly with a famous person or who goes to important events, in order to get some advantage. a famous artist surrounded by crowds of hangers-on. She arrived with at least 50 assorted helpers and hangers-on.

  7. www.thefreedictionary.com › hanger-onHanger-on - definition of hanger-on by The Free Dictionary

    A hanger-on is a sycophantic follower or dependant, especially one hoping for personal gain. Find the origin, usage, and translations of this term in various dictionaries and thesauri.

  8. www.yourdictionary.com › hanger-onHanger-on Definition & Meaning - YourDictionary

    A hanger-on is a person who spends time with another or a group out of admiration or for personal gain. Learn the synonyms, origin, and examples of this word from YourDictionary.