tag-along
Pesky little sibling
A tag-along is someone who follows or accompanies others, often without being fully invited or welcomed: My little brother was always a tag-along when I hung out with friends.
The term carries a mildly dismissive tone, suggesting the person lacks independent plans.
As a modifier, it describes things designed for attachment: a tag-along trailer, tag-along rights in business deals that let minority shareholders join a sale.
One who supports another
- sidekickSubordinate adventure partner
- hanger-onOpportunistic social dependent
- shadowLight blocked by object
- appendageProjecting body part
trailing · accompanying · uninvited · little brother · little sister · entourage · groupie · plus-one
Promotional film excerpt
- attachmentConnection or fondness
- accessorySupplementary addition
- add-onOptional supplementary component
- extensionAdded part or duration
auxiliary · supplementary · wagon · cart · carrier · bike trailer · child carrier · hitch
Carried on another's back
- coattailRear jacket flap
- shareholder rightsLegal claims of equity owners
- minority stakeOwnership below fifty percent
- acquisitionAct of obtaining something
buyout · equity · exit clause · controlling interest · merger · transaction · investor protection · contractual
follower
One who supports another
- sidekickSubordinate adventure partner
- hanger-onOpportunistic social dependent
- shadowLight blocked by object
appendage · trailing · accompanying · uninvited · little brother · little sister · entourage · groupie · plus-one · straggler
trailer
Promotional film excerpt
- attachmentConnection or fondness
- accessorySupplementary addition
- add-onOptional supplementary component
extension · auxiliary · supplementary · wagon · cart · carrier · bike trailer · child carrier · hitch · coupling
piggyback
Carried on another's back
- coattailRear jacket flap
- shareholder rightsLegal claims of equity owners
- minority stakeOwnership below fifty percent
acquisition · buyout · equity · exit clause · controlling interest · merger · transaction · investor protection · contractual · forced sale
tag-alongleader
One who guides others
trailblazer · ringleader · pioneer · initiator · organizer
tag-alongguest of honor
Celebrated person at event
VIP · star attraction · main event · center of attention · key player
tag-alonglone wolf
Self-reliant individualist
independent · solo act · free agent · self-starter · maverick