hanger-on

/ˌˈhæŋər ˌˈɑn/
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Other forms: hangers-on

Definitions of hanger-on
  1. noun
    someone who persistently (and annoyingly) follows along
    synonyms: tagalong
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    type of:
    follower
    a person who accepts the leadership of another
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