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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
nounEnglish 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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