Collocations for "clingy"
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word "clingy" in context.
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clingy
ⓘMost examples are given in US English. We have labeled exceptions as UK.adj
- a clingy [girlfriend, boyfriend, mother, child]
- is too clingy
- is being (way) too clingy
- without being too clingy
- please, don't be so clingy
- is getting too clingy
- clingy and [needy, demanding, insecure]
- a clingy [dress, shirt]
- clingy and staticky
'clingy' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):