Hanger-on

Hang′er-onˊ

(-ŏnˊ)

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Noun.

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pl.

Hangers-on

(-ẽrz-ŏnˊ)

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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.

Goldsmith.

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Noun.

One who besets another importunately in soliciting favors.

1.

A dependant; one who eats and drinks without payment.

hanger-on ‎(plural hangers-on)

Someone who hangs on, or sticks to, a person, place, or service.
- Oliver Goldsmith
  Her love was sought, I do aver, / By twenty beaux and more; / The king himself has follow'd her / When she has walk'd before. / But now her wealth and finery fled, / Her hangers-on cut short all […]

Someone who hangs on, or sticks