tagalong
Shadow who follows
A tagalong is someone who follows another person or group without being fully invited or included—often a younger sibling trailing after older kids: My little brother was always a tagalong when I hung out with friends.
The word suggests being tolerated rather than welcomed.
As an adjective, it describes anything that accompanies something else: tagalong legislation, a tagalong trailer.
Without formal welcome
- unwelcomeNot wanted here
- intruderUnauthorized person present
- gatecrasherUninvited event attendee
- interloperOne who enters uninvited
intrusive · pestering · bothersome · annoying · clingy · imposing · nuisance · hanger-on
Subordinate adventure partner
- buddyInformal term for companion
- followerOne who supports another
- shadowLight blocked by object
- companionOne who keeps company
escort · accomplice · partner · cohort · pal · mate · chum · fellow traveler
Younger male sibling
- kid sisterYounger female sibling
- youngerLess old comparatively
- small fryChildren or insignificant people
- copycatOne who mimics another
imitator · mimic · apprentice · mentee · protege · junior · underfoot · curious
Loyally and lovingly attached
- faithfulConsistently loyal and true
- steadfastFirmly loyal, unshakeable
- inseparableUnable to be divided
- attachedJoined to another thing
bonded · loyal · dedicated · constant · reliable · trusting · adoring · affectionate
Youth organization member
- SamoaSouth Pacific island nation
- caramelCooked sugar confection
- coconutHard-shelled tropical drupe
- chocolateSweet from cacao seeds
cookie sale · fundraiser · shortbread · cookie season · troop · badge
uninvited
Without formal welcome
- unwelcomeNot wanted here
- intruderUnauthorized person present
- gatecrasherUninvited event attendee
interloper · intrusive · pestering · bothersome · annoying · clingy · imposing · nuisance · hanger-on · third wheel
sidekick
Subordinate adventure partner
companion · escort · accomplice · partner · cohort · pal · mate · chum · fellow traveler · plus-one
kid brother
Younger male sibling
- kid sisterYounger female sibling
- youngerLess old comparatively
- small fryChildren or insignificant people
copycat · imitator · mimic · apprentice · mentee · protege · junior · underfoot · curious · eager
devoted
Loyally and lovingly attached
- faithfulConsistently loyal and true
- steadfastFirmly loyal, unshakeable
- inseparableUnable to be divided
attached · bonded · loyal · dedicated · constant · reliable · trusting · adoring · affectionate · dependent
Girl Scout
Youth organization member
chocolate · cookie sale · fundraiser · shortbread · cookie season · troop · badge
- hangers-onhanger-on, leech, parasite, freeloader, sponger
- bystandersbystander, onlooker, observer, spectator, watcher
- escortsescort, bodyguard, chaperon, chaperone, guard
- supporting rolessidekick, second fiddle, supporting act, understudy, understudies
tagalongleader
One who guides others
trailblazer · initiator · ringleader · pioneer · frontrunner
tagalongloner
One who avoids company
lone wolf · independent · solo act · maverick · free spirit