hang·er-on
| \ ˈhaŋ-ər-ˌȯn
, -ˌän \
, -ˌän \
plural hangers-on
Definition of hanger-on
: one that hangs around a person, place, or institution especially for personal gain
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“Hanger-on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hanger-on. Accessed 7 May. 2021.
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hanger-on
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English Language Learners Definition of hanger-on
: someone who spends a lot of time around a person, place, or group in order to get something (such as fame, money, or power)
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The first known use of hanger-on was in 1542
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