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Definition of dangler

dangler

/ˈdæŋɡlər/
dan · gler
Plural:danglers
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Adjective:dangling
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dangler Lexical Profile

dangler Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

An ornament, earring, or promotional retail sign designed to hang loosely and swing freely.

Example

"The store manager hung a brightly colored cardboard dangler from the ceiling to draw attention to the seasonal sale."

2

In grammar, an informal term for a dangling participle or misplaced modifier that lacks a clear syntactic subject in a sentence.

Example

"The copy editor circled the opening phrase in red ink, noting that the awkward dangler made the sentence unintentionally humorous."

3

A person who hangs or loiters around others, especially in an obsequious or sycophantic manner.

Example

"Throughout the eighteenth century, wealthy patrons were often surrounded by danglers hoping to secure a favor or social invitation."

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• Nearby Words

dangerously
dangerousness
dangle
dangler
dangly
dango
danio

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