noun, slang ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Freeloaders or hangers-on, especially in the music or entertainment industry. plural, plural-only, slang

Etymology

Blend of ligger + literati; compare digerati, glitterati.

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