Moocher

Pronunciation: /ˈmuːtʃər/

Definitions of moocher

noun a person who lives off others without any effort of their own; a freeloader

Example Sentences

A1 My friend is a moocher who always asks for money.

A2 The moocher at the party kept asking for free drinks.

B1 She realized her roommate was a moocher when he never contributed to household expenses.

B2 The moocher took advantage of her generosity by constantly borrowing things.

C1 The wealthy heiress was surrounded by moochers trying to benefit from her fortune.

C2 The cunning moocher manipulated others into giving him what he wanted without giving anything in return.

Examples of moocher in a Sentence

formal The moocher was constantly asking for handouts from his friends.

informal That moocher is always looking for a free meal.

slang Don't be a moocher and pay your own way.

figurative The company was losing money because of the moocher in their midst.

Grammatical Forms of moocher

• past tense: mooched
• plural: moochers
• comparative: more moochy
• superlative: most moochy
• present tense: mooches
• future tense: will mooch
• perfect tense: has mooched
• continuous tense: is mooching
• singular: moocher
• positive degree: mooch
• infinitive: to mooch
• gerund: mooching
• participle: mooching

Origin and Evolution of moocher

First Known Use: 1824 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'moocher' is believed to have originated from the British slang term 'moucher' which meant to wander aimlessly or to loaf around.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'moocher' has evolved to refer to someone who habitually borrows or takes advantage of others without giving anything in return.