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单词 hanger on
释义
(noun) 
Definition
an unwanted follower, esp. of a rich or famous person
five thousand delegates, with 30,000 assorted hangers-on
Synonyms
parasite
parasites living off the state
follower
the ringleader and his two thuggish followers
cohort mainly US)
leech
They're just a bunch of leeches cadging off others!
dependant
They raise funds to help ex-service personnel and their dependants.
minion
She delegated the job to one of her minions.
lackey
I'm not staying as a paid lackey to act as your yes-man.
sycophant
a dictator surrounded by sycophants
freeloader (slang)
sponger (informal)
Is he an aggressive sponger or does he have a case?
ligger (slang)
quandong (Australian, slang)

Additional synonyms

in the sense of dependant
Definition
a person who depends on another for financial support
They raise funds to help ex-service personnel and their dependants.
Synonyms
relative,
rellie (Australian, slang),
child,
minor,
subordinate,
cohort (US),
protégé,
or woman or person">henchman or woman or person,
retainer,
hanger-on,
minion,
vassal
in the sense of follower
the ringleader and his two thuggish followers
Synonyms
attendant,
assistant,
companion,
helper,
sidekick (slang),
or woman or person">henchman or woman or person,
retainer,
hanger-on,
minion,
lackey
in the sense of lackey
Definition
a servile follower
I'm not staying as a paid lackey to act as your yes-man.
Synonyms
hanger-on,
fawner,
pawn,
attendant,
tool,
instrument,
parasite,
cohort (US),
valet,
menial,
minion,
footman,
sycophant,
yes-man,
manservant,
toady,
flunky,
brown-noser (taboo, slang),
flatterer,
ass-kisser (US, Canadian, taboo, slang),
varlet (archaic)

Nearby words of
hanger-on

  • hang-out
  • hang-up
  • hangdog
  • hanger-on
  • hanging
  • hanging fire
  • hangover

Synonyms of 'hanger-on'

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