204 Freeload (PW) get things that other pay for When my friend moved into my apartment, stayed for a year and never contributed any money, I knew he was a freeloader. (MW) Function: intransitive verb Date: circa 1934 to impose upon another's generosity or hospitality without sharing in the cost or responsibility involved : sponge — free·load·er noun (urban) A freeloader is someone who exploits chances to get free stuff whenever possible. (wiki) One who does not contribute or pay appropriately; one who gets a free ride, etc. without paying a fair share. An individual who gets merchandise from the back of supermarket premises that are past-their sell-by-date (Canada, United Kingdom, New Zealand, Scotland) Synonyms free rider |