clingy

adjective
UK: /ˈklɪŋ.i/
US: /ˈklɪŋ.i/

  1. Needing a lot of attention and emotional support from other people, especially a partner or parent.

    1. My little sister is very clingy to my mom.
    2. He was a very clingy boyfriend, always needing reassurance that I loved him.

  2. Clothes that fit tightly and show the shape of your body.

    1. She doesn't like clingy clothes, so she wears loose dresses.
    2. That dress is too clingy; it shows every curve and bulge that I have.

Synonyms

dependent needy adhesive sticky

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "clingy" in English means: Needing a lot of attention and emotional support from other people, especially a partner or parent., Clothes that fit tightly and show the shape of your body..

The phonetic transcription of "clingy" is /ˈklɪŋ.i/ in British English and /ˈklɪŋ.i/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "clingy": dependent, needy, adhesive, sticky.

Example usage of "clingy": "My little sister is very clingy to my mom.". More examples on the page.