glomp on
To run up to someone and give them a big, sudden, full-body hug — often so hard they almost fall over.
Meanings
To suddenly and enthusiastically hug or tackle someone in an affectionate but overwhelming way.
"She squealed with excitement and glomped on when she finally met her favourite author."
To cling to someone in an overly enthusiastic or needy way online or in fandom contexts.
"He glomped on to every new member who joined the fan forum."
Originated in English-speaking anime and internet fan communities in the late 1990s–2000s. Considered internet slang and is rarely used in spoken language outside those communities. 'Glomp onto' is the more explicit transitive form.
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