freeloading

UK
/ˈfriːləʊdɪŋ/
US
/ˈfriˌloʊdɪŋ/
freeloadingnoun
Translations
The freeloading was becoming a burden on the household.
Нахлебник становился обузой для хозяйства.
He was known as a freeloading at every party.
Его знали как халявщика на каждой вечеринке.
Definitions
The act of taking advantage of others' generosity without giving anything in return.
His constant freeloading at parties made him unpopular among his friends.
freeloadingadjective
more freeloading
Comp.
most freeloading
Super.
UK
/ˈfriːˌləʊdɪŋ/
US
/ˈfriˌloʊdɪŋ/
Translations
He was tired of his freeloading relatives always asking for money.
Он устал от своих нахлебнических родственников, которые всегда просят деньги.
Definitions
Taking advantage of others' generosity without giving anything in return.
He was known for his freeloading habits, always expecting others to pay for his meals.
freeloadverb

freeloading

Gerund

freeloaded
Past Simple
freeloaded
Past Participle
freeloading
Gerund
UK
/ˈfriːləʊd/
US
/ˈfriˌloʊd/
Translations
He tends to freeload off his friends whenever he can.
Он склонен паразитировать на своих друзьях, когда может.
Definitions
To take advantage of others for free food, entertainment, or other benefits without offering anything in return.
He tends to freeload at parties, always eating and drinking without contributing anything.
Synonyms
freeloadgerund / present participle

freeloading

Used attributively to describe a person or behavior characterized by freeloading.
Definitions
Habitually obtaining goods or services without paying or contributing; characteristic of a freeloader.
His freeloading cousin stayed for weeks without offering to help with the rent.