Follow around
verb
To go wherever another person goes, often in a way that is annoying.
My little sister won't stop following me around.
Often appears as...
- follow someone around
- follow around like a puppy
Usage tips
Colloquial
verb
To observe or monitor the activities of someone closely, often by physically pursuing them.
The police have been following him around because they suspect him of illegal activities.
Often appears as...
- follow around suspiciously
- secretly follow around
verb
To go wherever another person goes, often in a way that is annoying.
My little sister won't stop following me around.
Often appears as...
- follow someone around
- follow around like a puppy
Usage tips
Colloquial
verb
To observe or monitor the activities of someone closely, often by physically pursuing them.
The police have been following him around because they suspect him of illegal activities.
Often appears as...
- follow around suspiciously
- secretly follow around
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Nuisance Nuance
Implies annoying behavior, often by someone who seemingly doesn't understand social boundaries.
He's always following me around and it's starting to get on my nerves.
Pro Tip 2/3Affection Misread
Sometimes used to show unwanted attention that could be mistaken for care or affection.
My puppy keeps following me around even when I trip over him.
Pro Tip 3/3Exaggeration Alert
Can be used hyperbolically when someone doesn't literally follow you everywhere.
My boss keeps following me around with requests; I can't catch a break!
Pro Tip 1/3Nuisance Nuance
Implies annoying behavior, often by someone who seemingly doesn't understand social boundaries.
He's always following me around and it's starting to get on my nerves.
Pro Tip 2/3Affection Misread
Sometimes used to show unwanted attention that could be mistaken for care or affection.
My puppy keeps following me around even when I trip over him.
Pro Tip 3/3Exaggeration Alert
Can be used hyperbolically when someone doesn't literally follow you everywhere.
My boss keeps following me around with requests; I can't catch a break!
Pro Tip 1/3Nuisance Nuance
Implies annoying behavior, often by someone who seemingly doesn't understand social boundaries.
He's always following me around and it's starting to get on my nerves.
Pro Tip 2/3Affection Misread
Sometimes used to show unwanted attention that could be mistaken for care or affection.
My puppy keeps following me around even when I trip over him.
Pro Tip 3/3Exaggeration Alert
Can be used hyperbolically when someone doesn't literally follow you everywhere.
My boss keeps following me around with requests; I can't catch a break!
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