Sycophantic follower (6-2)
I believe the answer is:
hanger-on
'sycophantic follower' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for hanger-on that I've seen before include "Persistent follower" , "Sycophantic associate" , "Unwanted follower or dependant, parasite" , "Someone who tags along" , "A sycophant - he really clings" .)