moocher

noun
UK: /ˈmuːtʃər/
US: /ˈmuːtʃər/

  1. A person who asks for or gets things for free.

    1. He's such a moocher, always asking for a free ride to work.
    2. Don't be a moocher; offer to pay your share when you go out with friends.

  2. Someone who avoids paying for things; a freeloader.

    1. I hate having a moocher in the group who never pays.
    2. She was tired of being seen as a moocher, so she started being more generous.

Synonyms

sponge leech

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "moocher" in English means: A person who asks for or gets things for free., Someone who avoids paying for things; a freeloader..

The phonetic transcription of "moocher" is /ˈmuːtʃər/ in British English and /ˈmuːtʃər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "moocher": sponge, leech.

Example usage of "moocher": "He's such a moocher, always asking for a free ride to work.". More examples on the page.