Definition of hanger–on
hangers–on
: one that hangs around a person, place, or institution especially for personal gain
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HANGER–ON Defined for English Language Learners
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Definition of hanger–on for English Language Learners
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: 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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