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freeload

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free⋅load

[free-lohd, -lohd]
–verb (used without object) Informal.
1. to take advantage of others for free food, entertainment, etc.
–verb (used with object)
2. to get by freeloading: He freeloaded several meals a week.

Origin:
1950–55, Americanism; back formation from freeloader ( free + load + -er 1 )


freeloader, noun
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free·load   (frē'lōd')   
intr.v.   free·load·ed, free·load·ing, free·loads Slang
To take advantage of the charity, generosity, or hospitality of others.
free'load'er n.
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