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freeloader
(free|load¦er)
Pronunciation:
/ˈfriːləʊdə/
noun
informal
a person who takes advantage of others' generosity without giving anything in return.
Derivatives
freeload
Pronunciation:
/-ˈləʊd/
verb
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