noun
Meaning 1
One who, or that which, tags along.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Meaning relationships
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Antonyms: none provided
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tagalong
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noun
Meaning 2
A pattern that attaches to the back of a spaceship, moving along with it.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: cellular-automata, computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences
Examples
- Coordinate term: pushalong
Meaning relationships
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noun
Meaning 3
someone who persistently (and annoyingly) follows along
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: hanger-on
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: follower
History
Etymology
Deverbal from tag along.