clingy

English

/ˈklɪŋi/

adj

Definitions

Having a tendency to cling.
(informal) Pathetically attached to, or possessive of someone, usually a significant other.

Etymology

Suffix from English cling.

Origin

English

cling

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Distribution of cognates by language

Geogrpahic distribution of cognates

Cognates and derived terms

anticling English
cling English
clinger English
clingest English
clingeth English
clingfilm English
clingfish English
clingily English
clinginess English
clingsome English
clingstone English
clingwrap English
noncling English
unclingy English
clingen Middle English