freeloader

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freeloader

One who uses the resources or other amenities provided by someone (such as a friend, family member, host, etc.) without compensating them or contributing anything to the situation. How long do you plan to live at home like a freeloader?

freeloader

n. someone who eats and drinks at someone else’s expense; a parasitic person. Ken is sort of a freeloader, but he’s a lot of fun anyway.
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He paid his taxes, he wasn't a freeloader. Get your facts right before posting comments that make you look stupid.
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We seem to have a mindset forming in this country that it is okay to be a freeloader. A freeloader is one who lets everyone else do the work and then benefits from other's efforts.
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We revealed this week how the tightwad, despite being worth millions, is a freeloader. As well as begging strangers for cigarettes, Jack, 17, also refuses to have his picture taken with anyone unless he gets something back in return.
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After recapping the editorial, Gilliam wrote, "I hope the next time you consider patronizing the East Oregonian with your advertising dollars, you remember that you are nothing but a freeloader and a moocher."
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