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clingiest

clingiest is the superlative form of clingy.

Meaning of clingy

Adjective

clingy (comparative clingier, superlative clingiest)

  1. Having a tendency to cling.
    • a clingy minidress
  2. (derogatory, informal, usually) Attached to, or possessive of someone, usually a significant other.
    • Near-synonym: needy
    Synonyms:
    needy, overattached

Questions about clingiest

What is clingiest the superlative form of?
Clingiest is the superlative form of clingy.

Words near clingiest in the dictionary

  1. clingfilmed
  2. clingfilms
  3. clingfish
  4. clingfishes
  5. clingier
  6. clingiest
  7. clingily
  8. clinginess
  9. clinging
  10. clinging on
  11. clinging to

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