Synonyms of 'hanger-on'

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(noun) in the sense of parasite

Definition

an unwanted follower, esp. of a rich or famous person

five thousand delegates, with 30,000 assorted hangers-on

Synonyms

parasite

parasites living off the state

follower

the ringleader and his two thuggish followers

cohort (mainly US)

leech

They're just a bunch of leeches cadging off others!

dependant

They raise funds to help ex-service personnel and their dependants.

minion

She delegated the job to one of her minions.

lackey

I'm not staying as a paid lackey to act as your yes-man.

sycophant

a dictator surrounded by sycophants

freeloader (slang)

sponger (informal)

Is he an aggressive sponger or does he have a case?

ligger (slang)

quandong (Australian, slang)

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Additional synonyms

in the sense of dependant

Definition

a person who depends on another for financial support

They raise funds to help ex-service personnel and their dependants.

Synonyms

relative,

rellie (Australian, slang),

child,

minor,

subordinate,

cohort (US),

protégé,

henchman or woman or person,

retainer,

hanger-on,

minion,

vassal

in the sense of follower

the ringleader and his two thuggish followers

Synonyms

attendant,

assistant,

companion,

helper,

sidekick (slang),

henchman or woman or person,

retainer,

hanger-on,

minion,

lackey

in the sense of lackey

Definition

a servile follower

I'm not staying as a paid lackey to act as your yes-man.

Synonyms

hanger-on,

fawner,

pawn,

attendant,

tool,

instrument,

parasite,

cohort (US),

valet,

menial,

minion,

footman,

sycophant,

yes-man,

manservant,

toady,

flunky,

brown-noser (taboo, slang),

flatterer,

ass-kisser (US, Canadian, taboo, slang),

varlet (archaic)

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Synonyms of 'hanger-on'

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