clingy
adjectiveUK /ˈklɪŋi/
US /ˈklɪŋi/
Someone who stays very close to another person and does not want to let go.
The little puppy was so clingy that it followed me everywhere.
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2. Fabric or clothing that sticks tightly to the body.
She wore a clingy dress to the party.
3. A material that sticks to things it touches.
The clingy plastic wrap stuck to my fingers.
4. A person who needs a lot of attention and reassurance.
My clingy friend calls me ten times a day.