clingy

/ˈklɪŋi/
adjective
  1. Overly dependent on someone emotionally; needing constant attention or reassurance, especially in a relationship.
    • It's normal for toddlers to be clingy when their parents leave them at daycare.
    • Her boyfriend was so clingy that he called her every hour when she was out with friends.
    • After the breakup, he realized he had been too clingy and decided to work on his independence.
  2. Tending to stick to a surface; adhesive or sticky.
    • The fabric is clingy because of the static electricity in the dry air.
    • The clingy plastic wrap stuck to the bowl so tightly that it was hard to remove.
    • This new tape is very clingy and works well on curved surfaces.
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