Moocher: meaning, definitions and examples

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moocher

 

[ หˆmuห.tสƒษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

person who avoids work and sponges off others

A moocher is a person who constantly relies on others for financial support, food, or shelter without making any effort to contribute or support themselves. Moochers often take advantage of the generosity of friends, family, or even strangers, manipulating them into providing for their needs.

Synonyms

freeloader, leech, sponge.

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Word Description / Examples
moocher

Used to describe someone who habitually asks for things without offering anything in return, often causing minor annoyance.

  • John is such a moocher; he never brings his own lunch and always asks for a bit of mine
freeloader

Describes someone who takes advantage of others' generosity without giving anything back, often implying a deliberate act.

  • Mary became known as a freeloader after she crashed at friend's houses for months without paying rent
sponge

Refers to someone who frequently relies on others' resources instead of their own, often seen as lazy and taking advantage of others' generosity.

  • Dave lives like a sponge, always expecting his roommates to cover the bills while he does nothing
leech

This term has a very negative connotation and is used for someone who persistently exploits others for personal gain, much like the parasitic creature it is named after.

  • Tom is a leech, always borrowing money from friends but never repaying them

Examples of usage

  • The moocher always conveniently forgets their wallet when it's time to pay for dinner.
  • Stop being a moocher and get a job to support yourself.

Translations

Translations of the word "moocher" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น parasita

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคซเคผเฅเคฐเฅ€เคฒเฅ‰เคกเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Schnorrer

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ peminta-minta

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝะฐั…ะปั–ะฑะฝะธะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ darmozjad

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใŸใ‹ใ‚Šๅฑ‹ (takariya)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท parasite

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ gorrรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท beleลŸรงi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์–นํ˜€์‚ฌ๋Š” ์‚ฌ๋žŒ (eonchyeo saneun salam)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุทููŠู„ูŠ (tufayli)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ parazit

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ parazit

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฏ„็”Ÿ่™ซ (jรฌshฤ“ngchรณng)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ parazit

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ snรญkill

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐั€ะฐะผั‚ะฐะผะฐา›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒžแƒแƒ แƒแƒ–แƒ˜แƒขแƒ˜ (paraziti)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ parazit

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ gorrรณn

Etymology

The word 'moocher' originated in the early 20th century in the United States. It is derived from the term 'mooch,' which means to beg or scrounge. The derogatory connotation of moocher reflects societal disdain for individuals who refuse to take responsibility for themselves and instead rely on the generosity of others.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #42,568, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.