What is another word for hanger-on?
Pronunciation:
[ hˈaŋəɹˈɒn], [ hˈaŋəɹˈɒn], [ h_ˈa_ŋ_ə_ɹ_ˈɒ_n]
Synonyms for Hanger-on:
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- (the) scum of the earth ,
- creep ,
- horror ,
- know-all ,
- loudmouth ,
- public enemy number one ,
- public nuisance ,
- vermin ,
- yob .
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- dependence .
- advocate ,
- aficionado ,
- backer ,
- believer ,
- devotee ,
- disciple ,
- enthusiast ,
- fan .
- Coadjutant ,
- Girl Friday ,
- Man Friday ,
- abettor ,
- accessory ,
- accomplice ,
- adjunct ,
- aide ,
- ally ,
- appointee ,
- apprentice ,
- assistant ,
- bodyguard ,
- coadjutor ,
- collaborator ,
- colleague ,
- deputy ,
- friend ,
- gal Friday ,
- gofer ,
- help ,
- partner ,
- secretary ,
- subordinate .
- auxiliary ,
- hireling ,
- junior ,
- juniors ,
- menial ,
- menials ,
- minor ,
- peon ,
- second banana ,
- subaltern ,
- subject ,
- underling .
Other synonyms:
- parasite .
- sponge .
Other relevant words:
- Doter ,
- adherent ,
- ass-kisser ,
- backscratcher ,
- backslapper ,
- camp follower ,
- camp-follower ,
- card-carrying member ,
- dependents ,
- doormat ,
- doormats ,
- doters ,
- fawner ,
- fawners ,
- fellow worker ,
- fellow workers ,
- fifth wheel ,
- groupie ,
- groveler ,
- grovelers ,
- handshaker ,
- hanger-on ,
- helpmate ,
- inferior ,
- kiss-up ,
- minion ,
- politicians ,
- right-hand person ,
- righthand person ,
- teacher's pet ,
- toady ,
- yes-person .
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How to use "Hanger-on" in context?
The word "hanger-on" has been around for centuries and has multiple meanings. It can either refer to a person who hangs around a super-star or someone who hangs around someone in an overbearing or intrusive manner. It can also refer to someone who hangs around in hopes of gaining favor or influence. In the business world, a hanger-on is someone who hangs around the company of a successful person in the hope of learning from them. Although the definition of a hanger-on can vary slightly from person to person, the basic meaning of the word remains the same.
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