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freeloader
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free·load  (frld)
intr.v. free·load·ed, free·load·ing, free·loads Slang
To take advantage of the charity, generosity, or hospitality of others.
freeloader n.
freeloader [ˈfriːˌləʊdə]
n
Slang a person who habitually depends on the charity of others for food, shelter, etc.
freeloading  n
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.freeloader - someone who takes advantage of the generosity of others
borrower - someone who receives something on the promise to return it or its equivalent
Translations
freeloader [ˈfriːləʊdəʳ] N → gorrón/ona m/f
freeloader [ˈfriːləʊdər] n (pejorative) → parasite m
freeloader [ˈfriːˌləʊdəʳ] n (pej) → scroccone/a
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