clinger
|cling-er|
B2
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/ˈklɪŋər/
🇬🇧
/ˈklɪŋə/
(cling)
hold tightly
Etymology
Etymology Information
'clinger' originates from the Old English word 'clingan', where 'cling' meant 'to adhere or stick closely'.
Historical Evolution
'clingan' transformed into the Middle English word 'clingen', and eventually became the modern English word 'cling', from which 'clinger' is derived.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to adhere or stick closely', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person or thing that clings or adheres closely.
The toddler was a clinger, always holding onto his mother's leg.
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Last updated: 2025/05/06 12:58