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Definition of clingy

clingy

adjective

  • prone to clinging (usually metaphorically) to one's partner in a relationship.
    Serena will not leave me alone. I wish I had never dated that clingy girl.

    Last edited on May 13 2011. Submitted by Bob from Menasha, WI, USA on Sep 19 2006.

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