n. one who dangles about others, especially after women.
the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
n. One who dangles about or after others, especially after women; a trifler.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
n. One who or that which dangles or hangs; one who dangles about another.
Word Usage
"She landed on her bed; it was the sort commonly called a "dangler"-- a two person hammock of strong but lightweight demi-silk, anchored to the ceiling at four points."