Definitions

1. noun

a person who takes or accepts food, drink, or other things without paying for them, especially by begging or by ingratiating themselves with others.

“She’s been known to mooch off her friends when she’s short on cash.”

2. verb

to take or accept food, drink, or other things without paying for them, especially by begging or by ingratiating oneself with others.

“He’s been mooching off his family for years.”

3. verb

to obtain something, especially money, by ingratiating oneself with someone.

“The young artist was mooching off wealthy patrons to fund her projects.”