Moochers Meaning in English
word · lemma: moocher
Definition
People who regularly try to get things, especially money or food, from others without giving anything in return.
Usage & Nuances
Informal, sometimes slightly negative. 'Moochers' are not just poor—it's about having a pattern of taking advantage without giving back. Often used to complain lightly or criticize. Related to 'freeloader'.
Spanish: aprovechados - gorroneadoresPortuguese (BR): aproveitadores - folgadosPortuguese (PT): aproveitadores - chulosChinese (Simplified): 占便宜的人 - 白吃白喝的人Chinese (Traditional): 佔便宜的人 - 白喫白喝的人Hindi: मुफ्तखोर - परजीवीArabic: المتسلقون - المتطفلونBengali: ফরিক - ভিখারি (নেগেটিভ অর্থে, সুবিধাভোগী)Russian: нахлебники - халявщикиJapanese: たかり屋 - クレクレVietnamese: kẻ ăn chực - kẻ lợi dụngKorean: 얌체 - 공짜로 얻어먹는 사람Turkish: otlakçı - beleşçiUrdu: مفت خور - فائدہ اٹھانے والاIndonesian: penumpang gratisan - tukang minta-minta
Example Sentences
Some people at the party were just moochers looking for free food.
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The coach warned the team about being moochers.
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I can't stand moochers—they never pitch in for anything!
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Every office has a couple of moochers who always dodge the lunch bill.
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We try not to be moochers when we visit friends.
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Stop being a moocher and bring something to the party for once!
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