How To Spell hanger-on?
How to Pronounce hanger-on?
Correct pronunciation for the word "hanger-on" is [hˈaŋəɹˈɒn], [hˈaŋəɹˈɒn], [h_ˈa_ŋ_ə_ɹ_ˈɒ_n].
Definition of hanger-on
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One who hangs on by another in expectation of favours; a dependant.
Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language By Nuttall, P.Austin
What are the misspellings for hanger-on?
- ganger-on,
- banger-on,
- nanger-on,
- janger-on,
- uanger-on,
- yanger-on,
- hznger-on,
- hsnger-on,
- hwnger-on,
- hqnger-on,
- habger-on,
- hamger-on,
- hajger-on,
- hahger-on,
- hanfer-on,
- hanver-on,
- hanber-on,
- hanher-on,
- hanyer-on,
- hanter-on
What is the adjective for hanger-on?
The adjective form of the word "hanger-on" is "hanger-onish".
Usage over time for hanger-on:
This graph shows how "hanger-on" have occurred between 1800 and 2008 in a corpus of English books.
What is the plural form of hanger-on?
The plural of the "hanger-on" can be the "hangers-on".
What is the singular form of hanger-on?
The singular of the "hanger-on" can be the "hanger-on".
Synonyms for Hanger-on:
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n.
• minion • henchman- abettor ,
- help ,
- deputy ,
- accessory ,
- aide ,
- accomplice ,
- appointee ,
- Girl Friday ,
- apprentice ,
- friend ,
- assistant ,
- coadjutor ,
- gofer ,
- adjunct ,
- bodyguard ,
- colleague ,
- ally ,
- collaborator .
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Resources
- Correct spelling for hanger-on [Infographic] | Spellchecker.net
- hanger-on - English spelling dictionary
- Hanger-on | Definition of hanger-on by Merriam-Webster
- Hanger-on definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary
- Hanger-on | Definition of hanger-on at Dictionary.com
- Hanger-on dictionary definition | hanger-on defined