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clingy

/ˈklɪŋi/
adjective
  1. Having a tendency to cling.

    "a clingy minidress"

  2. (usually derogatory) Pathetically attached to, or possessive of someone, usually a significant other.

    "a clingy ex-girlfriend who won't stop calling"

Synonymsclinging, overattached

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