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freeloader - definition and meaning
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noun One who does not contribute or pay appropriately; one who gets a free ride, etc. without paying a fair share.
noun UK, New Zealand, Canada, Scotland An individual who gets merchandise from the back of supermarket premises that is past its sell-by date.
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
noun someone who takes advantage of the generosity of others
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Coffee shops could be considered a cool office spot, but the term freeloader is flexible, depending if people are there solely for the free WiFi.
kare11.com - Top Stories News 2010
I mean, you know, the word freeloader comes to mind when you look at this situation.
CNN Transcript Mar 3, 2007 2007
Yiddish for "freeloader " - a ubiquitous presence at Hollywood parties, travel junkets, events and premieres and other award-show gifting lounges.
Thestar.com - Home Page 2011
A freeloader is a person who takes advantage of others 'generosity without giving anything in return.
reddit.com: what's new online! 2009
A "freeloader " would be a business or individual that is providing no health insurance.
Blue Laws, Arnold Kling | EconLog | Library of Economics and Liberty 2009
Garrón is a "freeloader ", at least here in Zacatecas. gorras negras -- bad guys or gorras prietas (black caps) gorras blancas -- good guys (white caps)
Gorro 2007
Garrón is a "freeloader ", at least here in Zacatecas. gorras negras -- bad guys or gorras prietas (black caps) gorras blancas -- good guys (white caps)
Gorro 2007
Garrón is a "freeloader ", at least here in Zacatecas. gorras negras -- bad guys or gorras prietas (black caps) gorras blancas -- good guys (white caps)
Gorro 2007
Outraged at the prospect of his son turning out to be a 'freeloader ', Marty called young Frank a 'quitter'.
Sinatra The Man Behind the Myth Taraborrelli, J. R. 1997
BTW, as the the "freeloader " comment, I sincerely hope that YOU never become dependent on the kindness of strangers.
Denver Post: News: Breaking: Local jgd777 2010
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