Meaning & Definition of word "Cling"

Cling

/klɪŋ/

1. to hold on tightly to something.
- Example: The child began to cling to her mother's leg during the thunderstorm.
2. to remain close to someone or something.
- Example: He likes to cling to his old toys, even though he has outgrown them.
3. to stick or hold fast to a surface.
- Example: The wet clothes cling to my skin, making me feel uncomfortable.
4. to have a strong emotional attachment to someone.
- Example: She tends to cling to her friends for support when times get tough.

Old English 'clingan', meaning 'to adhere, stick, or cling'.

cling to one's guns:

to hold firmly to one's beliefs or principles.

cling to hope:

to maintain a belief that a positive outcome is possible despite difficulties.

cling to the past:

to hold onto past experiences or memories instead of moving forward.

clinger:

a person who clings or holds on tightly, often emotionally.

cling film:

a type of plastic wrap that clings to itself and to surfaces, used for covering food.

Meaning: to be overly dependent on someone in a relationship.

Example Sentence: She's so clingy; she can't even let him go out with his friends.

Meaning: to follow someone closely or annoyingly.

Example Sentence: Dude, stop being so clingy, give me some space!