What does "tagalong" mean?

One who, or that which, tags along.

What is a synonym for "tagalong"?

Common synonyms include: barnacle, hang around, hanger, hanger-on, limpets.

noun

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Noun

1
One who, or that which, tags along.
"Not much of a fighter, he is a quiet, tag-along mascot."
2
someone who persistently (and annoyingly) follows along wordnet

"Not much of a fighter, he is a quiet, tag-along mascot."

Deverbal from tag along.