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单词 moocher
释义

moocher

noun

mooch·​er ˈmü-chər How to pronounce moocher (audio)
plural moochers
: one who exploits the generosity of others : a person who mooches off others
Whether it's stiffing drinking buddies with the check, bumming rides, "borrowing" cigarettes or sponging off meals, moochers can push the limits of friendship by making a habit of manipulating others to avoid paying their fair share. Liane Yvkoff
… have a simplistic morality tale to tell. People who receive direct government assistance in the form of Medicare, Social Security, or … welfare are simply assumed to be moochers. Neil H. Nuchanan
If Congress is slashing welfare, the blade ought to come down as brutally on corporate moochers as on social programs. Carl Hiaasen

Synonyms

  • bloodsucker
  • free rider
  • freeloader
  • hanger-on
  • leech
  • parasite
  • sponge
  • sponger
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Word History

First Known Use

1857, in the meaning defined above

moocher

noun

as in parasite
a person who is supported by or seeks support from another without making an adequate return unfortunately, too many people at the community potluck were moochers who didn't bring any food of their own

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • parasite
  • freeloader
  • sponger
  • leech
  • sponge
  • dependent
  • henchman
  • hanger-on
  • free rider
  • miser
  • deadbeat
  • bloodsucker
  • idler
  • sycophant
  • toady
  • lackey
  • cheapskate
  • flunkie
  • satellite
  • scrooge
  • tightwad
  • skinflint
  • piker
  • niggard
  • flunkey
  • stooge
  • yes-man
  • flunky

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • benefactor
  • supporter
  • philanthropist
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