Hello and welcome to Daily English! Today

Today’s word is clingy."once again: clingy

Can you guess what it means? Here are two hints:

Imagine you start dating someone, and they text you every five minutes, get upset if you don’t reply fast, and always want to be with you. You might say, "Ugh, they’re so clingy!"

You’re at a party, and your friend won’t leave your side, even when you try to talk to other people. Someone asks, "Why is she so clingy tonight?"

What do you think "clingy" means?"Clingy" describes someone who needs constant attention and doesn’t like being alone.

It’s often used in relationships and friendships when someone is too attached and doesn’t respect personal space. But it can also describe kids, pets, or even objects that stick too much! Examples:

1. Jessica is super clingy. She gets upset if I hang out with other people without her!"
2. "My cat is so clingy—he follows me everywhere, even to the bathroom!"
3. "When I drop my daughter off at school, she gets all clingy and doesn’t want to let go!"

You can use "clingy" for people, pets, and even objects!needy could be another synonym for this word.
Do you know someone who is clingy? Or have you ever been clingy about something—maybe a favorite toy, pet, or person? Share your stories—I’d love to hear them!