intransitive verb. To obtain or try to obtain by begging; cadge. synonym: cadge.

intransitive verb. To steal; filch.

intransitive verb. To get or try to get something free of charge; sponge.

intransitive verb. To wander about aimlessly.

intransitive verb. To skulk around; sneak.

noun. One who begs or cadges; a sponge.

noun. A dupe, as in a confidence game.

See mouch.

transitive verb. to ask for and get free; to borrow without intending to repay; to sponge; -- usually with objects of small value.

transitive verb. To beg for.

verb. To wander around aimlessly, often causing irritation to others.

verb. To beg, cadge, or sponge; to exploit or take advantage of others for personal gain.

verb. To steal or filch.

noun. One who mooches; a moocher.

verb. ask for and get free; be a parasite

noun. someone who mooches or cadges (tries to get something free)

"I know I should go to my family or charity for help before I mooch from the taxpayer, but I am good liberal and I just can’t help myself."

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