freeload

English

Etymology

Back-formation from freeloader.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈfɹiːloʊd/
  • Hyphenation: free‧load
  • Audio (US):(file)

Verb

freeload (third-person singular simple present freeloads, present participle freeloading, simple past and past participle freeloaded)

  1. (intransitive, derogatory) To exploit the generosity of others without giving anything in return.

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References

  • “freeload”, in OneLook Dictionary Search.

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