Clinger: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ค
clinger
[ หklษชลษr ]
relationship context
A clinger is a person, often in a romantic context, who has difficulty letting go of relationships or attachments. They may exhibit needy or overly dependent behavior, seeking constant reassurance and attention. This term often carries a negative connotation, implying that the individual may be overly dramatic or possessive.
Synonyms
attached lover, clinging person, dependent partner, needy individual.
Examples of usage
- She's such a clinger; she can't be alone for more than a day.
- I broke up with him because he was a clinger and it was too much pressure.
- After their breakup, she became a real clinger, texting him constantly.
- He noticed she was a clinger after only a few weeks of dating.
- Clingers often struggle with self-esteem issues.
Translations
Translations of the word "clinger" in other languages:
๐ต๐น dependente
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฒเคฟเคชเคเคพ เคนเฅเค
๐ฉ๐ช Klammer
๐ฎ๐ฉ penempel
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟัะธะปะธะฟะฐะปะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ przyklejony
๐ฏ๐ต ใใฃใคใไบบ
๐ซ๐ท accro
๐ช๐ธ pegajoso
๐น๐ท yapฤฑลkan
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ฌ๋ผ๋ถ๋ ์ฌ๋
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ููุชุตู
๐จ๐ฟ pลilepenec
๐ธ๐ฐ prilepenec
๐จ๐ณ ไพ้่
๐ธ๐ฎ prilepljenec
๐ฎ๐ธ klรญpa
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะถะฐะฑัััะฟ าะฐะปาะฐะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แฉแแแแแแแแแฃแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ yapฤฑลqan
๐ฒ๐ฝ pegajoso
Etymology
The word "clinger" comes from the verb "cling," which has Old English roots from the word 'clingan,' meaning 'to adhere or stick.' Clinging is often associated with physical attachment, such as holding onto something tightly. The evolution of the term to describe emotional behavior likely occurred in the latter part of the 20th century, particularly in the context of relationships where individuals exhibited excessive emotional dependence. By the 1990s, it became popularized in discussions around modern dating and relationships, often in a negative light, referring to individuals who struggle with boundaries and may find it difficult to maintain their independence.