Meaning & use
clip-on
Designed to be attached to something by clipping rather than by tying, buttoning, or sewing.
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He wore a clip-on tie to the interview because he never learned to knot one.
She bought a pair of clip-on sunglasses that fit right over her regular glasses.
A note on using this word
Clip-on items are prized for convenience but are generally considered less formal or secure than their tied or sewn equivalents.
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