1. to take advantage of others’ generosity without giving anything in return
Usage: informal

Examples

• He always freeloads at parties, eating all the food but never bringing anything.
• Stop freeloading off your roommates and start buying your own groceries.
• She accused him of freeloading when he stayed at her house for weeks without paying rent.
• The company doesn’t want employees who freeload while others do all the work.
• My brother tends to freeload whenever he visits, expecting free meals and entertainment.
• They kicked him out for freeloading and not contributing to household expenses.