clingers
nounUK /ˈklɪŋ.əz/
US /ˈklɪŋ.ɚz/
Clingers are people or things that hold on very tightly and do not let go.
The little monkeys were clingers, holding on to their mother's back all day.
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2. People who stay very close to someone and depend on them a lot.
The new puppy was one of those clingers who followed her everywhere.
3. Things that stick to a surface, like burrs on clothing.
These seeds are clingers that get stuck on your socks after a walk.
4. In sports, players who hold on to an opponent too long instead of letting go.
The referee warned the defenders for being clingers during the corner kick.