Freeload

//ˈfɹiːloʊd// verb

verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    To exploit the generosity of others without giving anything in return. derogatory, intransitive
  2. 2
    live off somebody's generosity wordnet

Synonyms

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bludgebludgegivepresentscroungescrounge

Etymology

Back-formation from freeloader.

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