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freeloading

/ˈfriːləʊdɪŋ/ noun · British & US
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What does freeloading mean?

noun

The act of taking advantage of someone else's resources or hospitality without giving anything in return. The practice of living off someone else's money or resources without contributing anything.

Example

"He's been freeloading off his parents for too long and needs to get a job."

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