[1] : The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

hanger-on \hang"er-on`\ -o^n`, n.; pl. hangers-on
   -~erz-o^n`.
   one who hangs on, or sticks to, a person, place, or service;
   a dependent; one who adheres to others' society longer than
   he is wanted. --goldsmith.
   1913 webster
see also:
hangers-on 

[2] : WordNet (r) 2.0

hanger-on
     n : someone who persistently and annoyingly follows along
         syn: tagalong
     also: hangers-on pl
see also:
tagalong hangers-on 

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