Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
tagalong
noun
/ˈtæɡ ə lɔŋ/
Definition
A person or thing that follows along or accompanies another, often in a subordinate manner.
Examples
- She didn’t want to go to the movies alone, so she decided to bring her little brother as a tagalong.
- The tagalong dog followed the hikers throughout their journey.
- Even though it was a friends-only event, he was happy to be the tagalong.
Meaning
To tag along means to join or accompany someone, especially without being specifically invited.
Synonyms
- follower
- companion
- sidekick
- attendant
- hanger-on
