— freeloader , n.
/free"lohd", -lohd'/ , v.i. Informal.
1. to take advantage of others for free food, entertainment, etc.
v.t.
2. to get by freeloading: He freeloaded several meals a week.
[ 1950-55, Amer; back formation from freeloader (FREE + LOAD + -ER 1 ) ]