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Clingy

//ˈklɪŋi// adj, slang

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Having a tendency to cling.

    "a clingy minidress"

  2. 2
    Pathetically attached to, or possessive of someone, usually a significant other. derogatory, informal, usually

    "a clingy ex-girlfriend who won't stop calling"

Adjective
  1. 1
    excessively emotional and attached wordnet

Etymology

From cling + -y.

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