What is another term for a freeloader?

Synonyms for freeloader that are even more informal include sponger and moocher, or its short form, mooch. (See the next section for more on the difference between freeloader and moocher.) Synonyms that are even more negative are leech and parasite.


What is a free person called?

autonomous. adjective. an autonomous person is independent and able to make their own decisions.

What is the slang meaning of freeloader?

(ˈfriːˌləʊdə ) noun. slang. a person who habitually depends on the charity of others for food, shelter, etc.


What do you call someone who mooches off of people?

someone who mooches or cadges (tries to get something free) synonyms: cadger, moocher, scrounger. types: schnorrer, shnorrer. (Yiddish) a scrounger who takes advantage of the generosity of others. type of: beggar, mendicant.

Is freeloader derogatory?

Freeload is a derogatory word for the practice of taking advantage of another's generosity, without reciprocity!


Freeloader(Definition)



What's a word for a giving person?

1. Generous, charitable, liberal, bountiful, munificent all describe persons who give to others something of value, or the acts of such persons.

What do you call a moocher?

synonyms for moocher

bankrupt. cadger. dependent. down-and-out. guttersnipe.

What do you call a person tight with money?

A cheapskate is someone who is tight with money. Cheapskates will do anything to avoid spending a buck. Some people spend too much money: they're always picking up the check and running up their credit cards. Other people are the opposite: a cheapskate is cheap, meaning they avoid spending money to an extreme degree.


What do you call someone who is tight with money?

Stingy, parsimonious, miserly, mean, close all mean reluctant to part with money or goods. Stingy, the most general of these terms, means unwilling to share, give, or spend possessions or money: children who are stingy with their toys; a stingy, grasping skinflint.

What is the word for someone who gives a lot?

Some common synonyms of generous are bountiful, liberal, and munificent. While all these words mean "giving or given freely and unstintingly," generous stresses warmhearted readiness to give more than size or importance of the gift.

How do you describe someone who is always giving?

altruistic Add to list Share. Someone who is altruistic always puts others first. An altruistic firefighter risks his life to save another's life, while an altruistic mom gives up the last bite of pie so her kid will be happy.


What do you call someone who only does things to benefit themselves?

See definition of selfish on Dictionary.com. adj.thinking only of oneself.

What do you call someone who is holding you captive?

A party who seizes one or more hostages is known as a hostage-taker; if the hostages are present voluntarily, then the receiver is known as a host.

What do you call someone who holds you captive?

Someone who catches a person or animal and keeps them confined or imprisoned is a captor.


How can you tell if someone is a freeloader?

There are several warning signs.
  1. He or she repeatedly comes back for money.
  2. He or she buys luxuries instead of necessities.
  3. He or she acts like a victim.
  4. Set clear boundaries on help.
  5. Don't go into debt helping others.
  6. Give non-financial help.
  7. Help with a financial plan.


What do you call a person who doesn't like to waste money?

Piker. Definition - one who does things in a small way; tightwad, cheapskate. Piker can refer to a tightwad, a cheapskate, or basically anyone who does not like to spend or give money.

What is a slang word for homeless person?

hobo. beggar. bum. derelict. down-and-out.


What is a family freeloader?

Lots of families have one: a family freeloader. The adult child who still gets money from parents each month to make it… What brings this to a crisis point is that a parent's health fails or a parent passes away.

How do you get rid of freeloaders?

Can you kick a freeloading friend out of your house if they are not on the lease? If they are not on the rental agreement or lease, you can ask them to leave. However, the law doesn't allow you to physically remove them from your home. If they refuse to leave, you could contact the police.

What do you call a self sufficient person?

synonyms for self-sufficient

competent. confident. efficient. self-supporting. self-sustaining.


What do you call people without freedom?

prisoner. noun. someone who has no freedom because their life is controlled by something or someone.

What do you call a free woman?

a person who is not a serf or a slave. synonyms: freeman. types: freedman, freedwoman.

What do you call stranded people?

marooned Add to list Share. Someone who's marooned is stranded.


What is the word for holding someone?

clutch. hang on to. nab. hold on (to) cling (to)

What is it called when someone holds back?

Definition. to restrain (someone) or refrain from doing something. I hope the snow doesn't hold you back. Synonyms. hinder.