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mooch

or mouch

[ mooch ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

verb (used with object)

to borrow (a small item or amount) without intending to return or repay it.
to get or take without paying or at another's expense; sponge:
He always mooches cigarettes.
to beg.
to steal.

mooch

/ muːtʃ /

Origin of mooch¹

1425–75; late Middle English, apparently variant of Middle English michen < Old French muchier to skulk, hide

Origin of mooch¹

C17: perhaps from Old French muchier to skulk

But this year, Romney and the GOP are taking 73 percent from Team Mooch.

You vas too mooch oof a feller for der booze, und dot's vat's blayed der tickens mit you.

I have mooch money; mein haus in Batavia is mosd peautiful, und you shall have plendy servands to do all dot you vish.

I am sorry ferry mooch to hear you say dat, Mees Dorotee, vor it vas mein hop dot you would dake kindtly to me.

I vill dake care dot you und your beople shall not be hurt, because I do loaf you ferry mooch.

I did n' go at first, but arter a bit it got too hot fer me out at the shanty, 'n' I had ter mooch.

April 18, 2024petrichor

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