What is another word for hanger-on?
138 synonyms found
Pronunciation:
[ hˈaŋəɹˈɒn], [ hˈaŋəɹˈɒn], [ h_ˈa_ŋ_ə_ɹ_ˈɒ_n]Table of Contents
Synonyms for Hanger-on:
n.
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- creep,
- public nuisance,
- yob,
- (the) scum of the earth,
- horror,
- loudmouth,
- public enemy number one,
- vermin,
- know-all.
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- dependence,
- leech.
- believer,
- enthusiast,
- aficionado,
- backer,
- advocate,
- fan,
- devotee,
- disciple.
- apprentice,
- deputy,
- accessory,
- gal Friday,
- collaborator,
- Man Friday,
- bodyguard,
- Coadjutant,
- gofer,
- subordinate,
- appointee,
- help,
- assistant,
- secretary,
- ally,
- abettor,
- aide,
- accomplice,
- partner,
- friend,
- colleague,
- coadjutor,
- Girl Friday,
- adjunct.
- auxiliary,
- subaltern,
- underling,
- peon,
- menials,
- juniors,
- second banana,
- subject,
- minor,
- menial,
- hireling,
- junior.
- fifth wheel,
- groupie,
- camp follower,
- hanger-on,
- groveler,
- follower,
- Doter,
- righthand person,
- kiss-up,
- right-hand person,
- adherent,
- backscratcher,
- fellow workers,
- fawner,
- fawners,
- doters,
- parasite,
- ass-kisser,
- minion,
- inferior,
- card-carrying member,
- toady,
- sponge,
- handshaker,
- politicians,
- fellow worker,
- yes-person,
- grovelers,
- sycophant,
- backslapper,
- teacher's pet,
- camp-follower,
- doormat,
- doormats,
- dependents,
- helpmate.
Other synonyms:
• dependent
Hyponym for Hanger-on:
n.
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person
follower.
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person
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