1. tending to stick or adhere to something; not easily separated
2. (of a person) emotionally dependent and unwilling to let go of a relationship or person
Usage: informal
3. (of clothing) fitting closely to the body

Examples

• The clingy fabric wrapped around her legs as she walked.
• He was too clingy in relationships and often pushed people away.
• The wet paint was still clingy to the touch.
• She wore a clingy dress to the party.
• His clingy behavior made his friends uncomfortable.
• The clingy residue was hard to remove from the surface.