Cling

1cling pronunciation: function: intransitive verb inflected form(s): clung ; cling;ingetymology: middle english, from old english clingan; akin to old high german klunga tangled ball of threaddate: before 12th century 1 a : to hold together b : to adhere as if glued firmly c : to hold or hold on tightly or tenaciously2 a : to have a strong emotional attachment or dependence lt;he clung to his friends for supportgt; b : to remain or linger as if resisting complete dissipation or dispersal lt;the odor clung to the room for hoursgt;synonyms see stick— cling;er noun — clingy adjective