possessiv — meaning in English
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English meaning
- clingy adj Overly dependent on or attached to another person, especially a partner.
- possessive adj Reluctant to share or give up something one considers one's own.
Senses
possessiv is used for these senses in English:
- clingy (informal, usually, derogatory) Pathetically attached to, or possessive of someone, usually a significant other.
- possessive (grammar) Indicating ownership, possession, origin, etc.
- possessive pronoun (grammar) A pronoun which expresses possession.
clingy — full definition
- adj Overly dependent on or attached to another person, especially a partner.
- adj Tending to stick to a surface.
possessive — full definition
- adj Reluctant to share or give up something one considers one's own.
- noun The grammatical case or form showing ownership.
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