moocher

mooch

M m

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [mooch]
- /mutʃ/
- /mˈuːtʃə/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [mooch]
- /mutʃ/

Definitions of moocher word

verb with object moocher to borrow (a small item or amount) without intending to return or repay it. 1
verb with object moocher to get or take without paying or at another's expense; sponge: He always mooches cigarettes. 1
verb with object moocher to beg. 1
verb with object moocher to steal. 1
verb without object moocher to skulk or sneak. 1
verb without object moocher to loiter or wander about. 1

See all 9 definitions of moocher

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Origin of moocher

First appearance:

before 1425

One of the 25% oldest English words

1425-75; late Middle English, apparently variant of Middle English michen < Old French muchier to skulk, hide

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Parts of speech for Moocher

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Moocher

moocher popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms for moocher

noun moocher

cadger — a person who cadges
down-and-out — without any money, or means of support, or prospects; destitute; penniless.
bankrupt — People or organizations that go bankrupt do not have enough money to pay their debts.
dependent — To be dependent on something or someone means to need them in order to succeed or be able to survive.
vagrant — a person who wanders about idly and has no permanent home or employment; vagabond; tramp.

All 17 Synonyms of moocher