hanger-on
noun/ˌhæŋər ˈɒn/
/ˌhæŋər ˈɑːn/
(plural hangers-on)
(often disapproving)- a person who tries to be friendly with a famous person or who goes to important events, in order to get some advantage
- a famous artist surrounded by crowds of hangers-on
- She arrived with at least 50 assorted helpers and hangers-on.
- The singer’s parties attracted the inevitable crowds of hangers-on.
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