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clingy

/klɪndʒi/ adjective · British & US
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What does clingy mean?

adjective

Tending to stick closely to someone or something; overly attached or dependent. Often used to describe a person who is excessively clingy in a relationship.

Example

"She was accused of being clingy after constantly calling and texting him throughout the day."

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