How many syllables in clingy?

There are 2 syllables in the word clingy.

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Definition of clingy:

clingy (adjective):: having the quality of clinging to someone or something such as

Synonyms for clingy:

adherent

adhesive

gluey

glutinous

gummy

sticky

tacky

tenacious

viscid

viscous

Antonyms for clingy:

breakable

crumbling

detached

disjointed

divided

friable

inviscid

loose

nonadhesive

open

separated

unconnected

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