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leech-like

Translations

leech-likeadjective
more leech-like
Comp.
most leech-like
Super.
Describes something that resembles a leech, especially in clinginess or parasitic behavior.
parasitaireS’emploie surtout au sens figuré pour un comportement ou une attitude d’accaparement, de dépendance ou d’exploitation.
The politician’s leech-like supporters refused to leave his side.
Les supporters parasitaires du politicien refusaient de le quitter.
Additional translations
collantPour l’idée de comportement très attaché ou importun.
leech-likeadverb
Used postpositively to modify verbs, meaning ‘in a manner resembling a leech; clingingly.’
parasitairementRare et littéraire ; convient surtout au sens figuré ou technique.
The toddler clung leech-like to his father’s leg.
Le tout-petit s’accrochait parasitairement à la jambe de son père.

Definitions

leech-likeadjective
Resembling or characteristic of a leech, especially in clinging or parasitic behavior.
The politician’s leech-like supporters refused to leave his side.
leech-likeadverb
In a manner resembling that of a leech; clingingly or parasitically.
The toddler clung leech-like to his father’s leg.
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