clip on

/ˈklɪpˌɑn/
noun
  1. An item, such as a tie or earring, that attaches by clipping.
    • The store sells both pierced earrings and clip-ons.
    • She lost one of her favorite clip-ons at the beach.
    • He prefers clip-ons because they are faster to put on.
adjective
  1. Designed to be attached by clipping, without needing to be tied or buttoned.
    • He wore a clip-on tie to the formal dinner because he didn't know how to tie a real one.
    • The clip-on sunglasses attach easily to your regular glasses.
    • She bought clip-on earrings because her ears weren't pierced.
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