glom onto
To grab onto someone or something and not let go, like sticky tape.
Meanings
To attach oneself to a person in a persistent, unwanted, or opportunistic manner.
"The toddler glommed onto the babysitter the moment her mother left the room."
To seize upon or become fixated on an idea, trend, or opportunity.
"Advertisers quickly glommed onto the viral meme and used it in their campaigns."
To steal or take something for oneself (rare, dated slang).
"Someone glommed onto my umbrella while I was in the café."
Chiefly North American. More commonly seen than 'glom on' because the 'onto' specifies the target directly. Implies opportunism or obsessiveness. Also used figuratively for seizing an idea or opportunity.
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