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hanger-on

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hang⋅er-on

  [hang-er-on, -awn]
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–noun, plural hang⋅ers-on.
a person who remains in a place or attaches himself or herself to a group, another person, etc., although not wanted, esp. in the hope or expectation of personal gain.
Origin:
1540–50; n. use of v. phrase hang on; see -er 1

Synonyms:
toady, parasite, sycophant, follower.
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hang·er-on   (hāng'ər-ŏn', -ôn')
n.   pl. hang·ers-on (hāng'ərz-)
A sycophant; a parasite.
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