adjective · describing a person who is overly dependent on others and likes to stay close to them, often used in a colloquial or slightly critical way.

他总是那么粘人，让我有点喘不过气来。

describes a pet that is friendly and enjoys constant interaction or following people around

我家的猫特别黏人，只要我一回家它就过来蹭我的腿。

describes a person, particularly a child, who is overly dependent and seeks constant attention or proximity

这孩子最近变得很黏人，妈妈去哪儿他都要跟着。