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freeloader

Pronunciation: /ˈfriːləʊdə/
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Definition of freeloader

noun

informal
  • a person who takes advantage of others' generosity without giving anything in return.

Derivatives

freeload

Pronunciation: /-ˈləʊd/
verb

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Definition of freeloader in the US English dictionary
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