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Definition of clinger

clinger

/ˈklɪŋ.ər/
cling · er
Plural:clingers
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Adjective:clingy
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clinger Lexical Profile

clinger Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A person who is overly dependent on another for emotional support or companionship, or who refuses to let go of a relationship.

Example

"He worried that calling her three times in one afternoon would make him look like a desperate clinger."

2

An organism, plant, or object that adheres or holds tightly to a surface.

Example

"Ivy is a tenacious clinger that can quickly cover an entire brick wall if left unchecked."

3

A clingstone peach, whose sweet, fleshy fruit adheres firmly to its central pit.

Example

"For canning, many cooks prefer a firm clinger over a freestone variety because the slices hold their shape better in syrup."

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• Rhymes for clinger

• Nearby Words

clinch
clincher
cling
clinger
clingfilm
clinginess
clinging

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Clinger. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/clinger
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