Freeloader

Pronunciation: /ˈfriːˌloʊdər/

Definitions of freeloader

noun a person who takes advantage of others' generosity without giving anything in return

Example Sentences

A1 My brother is a freeloader who never pays for anything.

A2 The freeloader always takes advantage of other people's generosity.

B1 The company had to let go of the freeloader who was not contributing to the team.

B2 She realized her friend was a freeloader when he constantly asked for money without offering anything in return.

C1 The freeloader's behavior was unacceptable in the professional setting.

C2 After discovering the freeloader's true intentions, she distanced herself from them.

Examples of freeloader in a Sentence

formal The company had to deal with a freeloader who was taking advantage of the lunchroom without contributing.

informal I can't believe that freeloader always asks to borrow money but never pays it back.

slang That freeloader is always mooching off of everyone else.

figurative Her negative attitude made her feel like a freeloader in the group project.

Grammatical Forms of freeloader

• past tense: freeloaded
• plural: freeloaders
• comparative: more freeloading
• superlative: most freeloading
• present tense: freeload
• future tense: will freeload
• perfect tense: have freeloaded
• continuous tense: is freeloading
• singular: freeloader
• positive degree: freeloader
• infinitive: to freeload
• gerund: freeloading
• participle: freeloaded

Origin and Evolution of freeloader

First Known Use: 1920 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'freeloader' originated from the combination of 'free' and 'loader', implying someone who loads up on free goods or services without paying.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe someone who takes advantage of free opportunities without contributing, the term 'freeloader' has evolved to also encompass individuals who rely on others for support or resources without reciprocating.