How to Pronounce "clinger"
word
ˈkɫɪŋɝ
KLING-er
klˈɪŋɡɐ
KLING-uh
Definition
A clinger is a person who tries to stay very close to someone, often needing a lot of attention and not giving the other person space, especially in relationships or friendships.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkɫɪŋɝ
British English
klˈɪŋɡɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KLING-er
UK
KLING-uh
Listen in Context
My friend is a clinger and wants to spend every minute together.
Sometimes being a clinger pushes people away.
He acts like a clinger in every relationship.
I like her, but she’s a total clinger, and it’s starting to feel overwhelming.