hanger-on

Noun

Meaning

One who hangs on, or sticks to, a person, place, or service; a dependent; one who adheres to others' society longer than he is wanted.

Source: Webster's dictionary

hanger on

tagalong lackey leech barnacle assistant parasite crawler minion dependent satellite companion servant follower attendant disciple

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beaver captain dynamo doer ambitious ambition

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follower