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lig
(lɪɡ)n
(esp in the entertainment industry and the media) a function at which free entertainment and refreshments are available
vb, ligs, ligging or ligged
(intr) to attend such a function in order to take advantage of free entertainment and refreshments; freeload
[C20: origin uncertain]
ˈligger n
ˈligging n
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Past participle: ligged
Gerund: ligging
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Translations
lig
vi (Brit inf) (at party) → sich selbst einladen, schmarotzen; (at concert, etc) → ohne Eintrittskarte reingehen (inf)
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