verb
- took advantage of others’ generosity without giving anything in return; lived at others’ expense
Usage: informal; past tense of freeload
Examples
- He freeloaded off his roommates for months without paying rent.
- She freeloaded at the party, eating all the food without bringing anything.
- They freeloaded on their friend’s Netflix account for years.
- The college student freeloaded meals from his parents every weekend.
- He freeloaded rides to work instead of buying his own car.
- She felt guilty after she realized she had freeloaded at the potluck dinner.