What is another word for hanger on?
Pronunciation: [hˈaŋəɹ ˈɒn] (IPA) 
A hanger on is someone who attaches themselves to a group or individual without any evident reason or merit. There are several synonyms used to describe this kind of person, including sycophant, lackey, toady, and brown-noser. Sycophant is someone who flatters excessively for their personal gain. A lackey is a person who is obsequious to their superiors. Toady, on the other hand, refers to someone who behaves in an over-friendly way in the hope of gaining some personal benefit. Brown-noser is a slang term used to describe someone who seeks approval by flattery or by currying favors. All these words can be used to describe an individual who is regarded as a hanger on.
