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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

freeload

/ˈfriːləʊd/ verb · British & US
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What does freeload mean?

verb

to take advantage of something, especially a service or facility, without paying for it; to live off someone else's resources without contributing anything in return.

Example

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

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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