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freeloader

free·loa·der

UK/ˈfɹiːləʊdə(ɹ)/ US/ˈfɹiloʊdɚ/ rare uk

noun

1.

someone who takes advantage of the generosity of others

Origin

From free + load + -er, originally US 1930s.

Phrases

  • freeloader fly

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