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General Slang
velcro
VEL-kroh · noun · slang
Family members who never leave the bedside
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Slang for relatives who stick to the patient (and staff) constantly, like Velcro, following every move.
“Can't get near the patient — the family are total velcro.”
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velcro In A Sentence
Can't get near the patient — the family are total velcro.
Origin & Usage
US nursing slang.
People Also Ask
What does 'velcro' mean in nursing slang?
It's slang for family members who stick to the patient and staff constantly, like Velcro, following every move.
Why are they called velcro?
Because they cling to the bedside and won't detach, just like the fastening material.
Where is the term used?
It comes from US nursing slang.
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