dangle after
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Meaning · English
To hang upon importunately; to court the favour of; to beset.
Register: dated
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
the presbyterians, and their clans of other fanaticks, or freethinkers and atheists that dangle after them, are as well inclined to pull down the present establishment of monarchy and religion
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “dangle after” mean?
To hang upon importunately; to court the favour of; to beset.
Is “dangle after” formal or informal?
dangle after is generally dated.