freeloading
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(frē′lōd′)intr.v. free·load·ed, free·load·ing, free·loads Slang
To take advantage of the charity, generosity, or hospitality of others.
free′load′er n.
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freeloading
adjectiveSlang. Of or characteristic of a parasite:
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