schnorrer

/ˈʃnɔrər/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who habitually begs or borrows money from others, often with the promise of repayment but with little intention of doing so.

“He was known as a schnorrer in the neighborhood, always asking for loans but never paying them back.”

Synonyms

  • beggard
  • goldbrick

Antonyms

  • benefactor
  • philanthropist