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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

clinginess

/klɪndʒɪnɪs/ noun · British & US
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What does clinginess mean?

noun

The quality of being overly dependent on or attached to someone, often in a way that is perceived as clingy or suffocating. A tendency to become overly attached or dependent on someone or something.

Example

"Her clinginess was starting to become a problem in their relationship."

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