'Hangers-on' definitions:

Definition of 'Hangers-on'

From: GCIDE
  • Hanger-on \Hang"er-on`\ (-[o^]n`), n.; pl. Hangers-on (-[~e]rz-[o^]n`). One who hangs on, or sticks to, a person, place, or service; a dependent; one who adheres to others' society longer than he is wanted. --Goldsmith. [1913 Webster]