Definition of barnacle

barnacle

• An unwanted person who follows, hang outs or tries to be a part of the crowd.

  That guy is such a barnacle.

  Last edited on Mar 07 2003. Submitted by CBo from Virginia City, VA, USA on Mar 07 2003.

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barnacles	Definitions include: General expression used by the cast of Nickelodeon TV series SpongeBob SquarePants.

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