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cluckernoun(colloquial) A chicken.
hanger-onnounSomeone who hangs on, or sticks to, a person, place, or service.
hanger onnounAlternative form of hanger-on. [Someone who hangs on, or sticks to, a person, place, or service.]
clouternounOne who clouts or strikes.
clammernounOne who digs for clams.
cuddlernounSomeone or something cuddly, who cuddles.
limpetnounAny of various gastropods with a conical shell shape patelliform and a strong, muscular foot that they use to create strong suction to cling onto rocks or other hard surfaces.
hang-bynoun(derogatory, obsolete) A dependent; a hanger-on.
cringelingnounOne who cringes and fawns; a submissive toady.
on-hangernounAlternative form of onhanger. [That which, or one who, hangs on to, relies on, or is dependent upon another; a dependent.]
cliquematenounOne who is a member of the same clique.
loiterernounOne who loiters, one who lingers or hangs around.
clobberernounOne who, or that which, clobbers.
gripernounOne who gripes.
cloggernounOne who, or that which, clogs.
clashernounA person or thing that clashes.
cloppernounOne who clops; a horse.
slitherernounOne who slithers.
clitsuckernoun(slang, vulgar, derogatory) One who performs cunnilingus.
slinkernounOne who slinks.

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