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| mooch [ mooch ] (past and past participle mooched, present participle mooch·ing, 3rd person present singular mooch·es) |
verb |
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| Definition: |
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1. transitive and intransitive verb get something for nothing: to get something for nothing from somebody by asking directly for it, without making any personal effort for it
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informal
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  He's always mooching off friends.
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2. intransitive verb wander aimlessly: to wander or linger in an aimless way
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slang
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just mooching around
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3. transitive verb steal: to steal something
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slang
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4. intransitive verb sneak around suspiciously: to move around or wait somewhere quietly and secretly, trying not to be noticed
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slang
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| [15th century. < Old French muchier "to hide"] |
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| mooch·er noun |
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