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 Definitions of hanger-on  [ˈhæŋ ər]  

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Definition of 'hanger-on' Random House Webster's College Dictionary 

1. (n.) hanger-on
an unwanted person who remains in a place or with a group, another person, etc., in the hope of personal gain.


Definition of 'hanger-on' Princeton's WordNet 

1. (noun) tagalong, hanger-on
someone who persistently (and annoyingly) follows along


Definition of 'hanger-on' Webster Dictionary 

1. (noun) hanger-on
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



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