hanger-on
About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.
About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.hang·er–on
noun \-ˌȯn, -ˌän\ plural hangers–on
Definition of HANGER-ON
: one that hangs around a person, place, or institution especially for personal gain
See First Known Use of HANGER-ON
1542
Related to HANGER-ON
- Synonyms
- bloodsucker, freeloader, free rider, hanger-on, moocher, parasite, sponge, sponger
Browse
Next Word in the Dictionary: hangersmith
Previous Word in the Dictionary: hanger–off
All Words Near: hanger-on
Previous Word in the Dictionary: hanger–off
All Words Near: hanger-on
Seen & Heard 
What made you want to look up hanger-on? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).
