potlicker

/ˈpɒtˌlɪkər/

Definitions

1. noun

an uninvited guest who attends a party or gathering, often to eat food

“She was upset that her ex-boyfriend was a potlicker at her birthday party.”

2. verb

to attend a social gathering or party in the hope of eating food, especially if invited to a meal

“He’s always potlicking at his coworker’s barbecues, eating all the free food.”

Synonyms

  • freeloader
  • gourmand
  • scrounger

Antonyms

  • guest
  • host