clinginess
nounUK /ˈklɪŋ.i.nəs/
US /ˈklɪŋ.i.nəs/
Clinginess is when someone holds on to you very tightly and does not want to let go.
The puppy's clinginess made it follow me everywhere I went.
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2. The quality of a material that sticks to surfaces.
The clinginess of the plastic wrap kept the sandwich fresh.
3. An overly close attachment to a person that can feel suffocating.
His clinginess made it hard for her to spend time with friends.
4. The tendency of clothing to stick tightly to the body.
She disliked the clinginess of the damp shirt after the rain.