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Meaning of moocher
A person who habitually relies on others for support or accommodation.
Etymology of moocher
The word "moocher" originated in the late 19th century, derived from the verb "mooch," which means to beg or scrounge, especially for food or money.
The verb "mooch" is possibly related to the French word "mucher," meaning to hide or conceal, and the Middle English word "muchen," meaning to pilfer or steal.
Synonyms
scrounger
freeloader
parasite
leech
sponge
cadger
beggar
panhandler
loafer
idler
slacker
layabout
lounger
sponger
scavenger
mooch
freewheeler
hanger-on
dependent
ne'er-do-well
good-for-nothing
wastrel
vagabond
vagrant
tramp
bum
panhandler
scavenger
cadger
sponger
Definitions
- A person who habitually takes advantage of others' generosity or hospitality without making any effort to reciprocate or contribute.
- * A person who constantly asks for or takes something, especially money or food, from others without intending to pay them back or return the favor.
Usage Examples
- He's always been a bit of a moocher, relying on his friends to pay for his meals and drinks.
- * She felt like a moocher when she had to ask her parents for money to pay her rent.
Antonyms
provider
contributor
giver
benefactor
supporter
helper
donor
philanthropist
altruist
self-sufficient
independent
self-reliant
generous
charitable
benevolent
munificent
hospitable
magnanimous
liberal
munificent