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hanger-on

noun

/ˌhæŋ.ər ˈɒn/

Meaning

a person who spends time with a powerful or famous person to gain benefits.

The celebrity was always surrounded by hangers-on.

parasite, sycophant, follower, dependent

leader, independent

political hanger-on, social hanger-on, hangers-on

a celestial body moving in an elliptical orbit around a star

the outer layer of cells covering the body of an organism, especially the skin

Bad luck or an unfortunate event.

A person who watches an event, show, or game without taking part.

A unit of energy, often used to measure the energy content of food and drink.

The performance of tricks and illusions, especially by sleight of hand.