freeloader
English
Etymology
free + load + -er
Pronunciation
- (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˈfɹiːləʊdə(ɹ)/
- (General American) IPA(key): /ˈfɹiloʊdɚ/
Audio (UK) (file)
Noun
freeloader (plural freeloaders)
- One who does not contribute or pay appropriately; one who gets a free ride, etc. without paying a fair share.
- Synonyms: free rider, moocher; see also Thesaurus:scrounger
- (UK, New Zealand, Canada) An individual who takes expired unsold merchandise from the back of supermarket premises.
Derived terms
- freeloader fly
Translations
one who does not contribute or pay appropriately
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See also
- bludger
Anagrams
- foreleader