freeload

verb (freeload, freeloads, freeloaded, freeloading) — (informal)

«freeload» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

(informal, disapproving) To take food, money, a place to stay or other things from others without paying or helping. tree →

In the lessons

Everyday and slangy: «He's always freeloading at our house». A person who does this is a «freeloader». It is a criticism — it says someone is unfair or lazy.

Examples

He freeloads at his friend's house every weekend. tree →
Stop freeloading and pay for your own snacks! tree →
She doesn't like people who freeload. tree →
My cousin freeloaded on us all summer. tree →
Don't freeload — help with the washing up. tree →
The cat freeloads from every house on the street. tree →

Note

Informal and negative. Noun: freeloader. Regular verb: freeloaded.

On Mova

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