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LEECHLIKE
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Dictionary entry overview: What does leechlike mean?
• LEECHLIKE (adjective)
The adjective LEECHLIKE has 1 sense:
1. of plants or persons; having the nature or habits of a parasite or leech; living off another
Familiarity information: LEECHLIKE used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Of plants or persons; having the nature or habits of a parasite or leech; living off another
Synonyms:
bloodsucking; leechlike; parasitic; parasitical
Context example:
his indolent leechlike existence
Similar:
dependent (relying on or requiring a person or thing for support, supply, or what is needed)
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