"leechiness" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From leechy + -ness. Etymology templates: {{af|en|leechy|-ness}} leechy + -ness Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} leechiness (uncountable)
  1. The state, quality, or condition of being leechy ("parasitic") Tags: uncountable Synonyms: parasitism
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