Gooseberry
Posted by Henry on August 19, 2003
In Reply to: Follow up posted by Bob on August 19, 2003
: : : Hello,
: : : How do you say it in English when you try to describe someone who always follow you wherever you go in an annoying way? Could you give me some examples? Thank you very much.
: : An malicious follower might be a stalker.
: : An unwanted boyfriend might follow you like a puppy.
: : The follower might be attracted to you like a moth to a light or a flame.
: a "hanger-on" might follow a person
: a "fifth wheel" might follow a group
: a "pest" is a persistent annoyance
: a "tag-along" is an uninvited companion
He might be an unwanted chaperon.
A third person accompanying a couple is called a "gooseberry".
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