ˈ ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷ intransitive verb
1. : to impose upon another's generosity or hospitality (as in entertaining) without sharing in the cost or responsibility involved or without making an effort to return the favor or remove the obligation
big parties attended by freeloading pseudo opera stars — John Brooks
2. : to take advantage of an opportunity to use without obligation property or facilities belonging to another (as a club)
freeloading public servants who dote on hauling their relatives all over the lot at public expense — Time
• free·load·er “+ə(r) noun -s