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    clinging
    /ˈklɪŋɪŋ/

    adjective

    • 1. (of a garment) fitting closely to the body and showing its shape: "she was wearing a clinging black dress"
    • 2. too dependent on someone emotionally: "she wasn't the clinging type"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishCLINGING | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Clinging means staying close to and depending on someone, or fitting closely to the body. Learn how to use this word in different contexts with examples and translations.

  3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishCLING | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Cling means to stick onto or hold something or someone tightly, or to refuse to stop holding it, him, or her. It can also mean to stay close or near, or to stay close to someone who is taking care of you.

  4. www.thefreedictionary.com › clingingClinging - definition of clinging by The Free Dictionary

    Clinging means to hold fast or adhere to something, or to remain emotionally attached. The web page provides the origin, synonyms, and usage of the word, as well as various similes and idioms related to clinging.

  5. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › clingCling Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Learn the meaning of cling as a verb and a noun, with synonyms, examples, and word history. Cling can mean to stick, hold, or depend on something or someone.

  6. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryCLINGING | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    CLINGING meaning: 1. A clinging person stays close to and depends on a person who is taking care of them: 2…. Learn more.

  7. www.dictionary.com › browse › clingCLING Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Cling means to adhere closely, stick to, or hold fast to something or someone. It can also be a noun for a clingstone or a tendency of cotton fibres to stick together. Learn more about its origin, usage, and related words.

  8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishCLING definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Learn the meaning, pronunciation, and usage of the verb 'cling' and its synonyms, such as 'clutch', 'grip', and 'embrace'. Find out the difference between 'cling' and 'clingstone', and see examples of 'cling' in sentences.