mooch

or mouch

[ mooch ]

verb (used with object)

1. to borrow (a small item or amount) without intending to return or repay it.
2. to get or take without paying or at another's expense; sponge:

   He always mooches cigarettes.

3. to beg.
4. to steal.

verb (used without object)

1. to skulk or sneak.
2. to loiter or wander about.

noun

1. Also moocher. a person who mooches.

mooch

/ muːtʃ /

verb

1. introften foll byaround to loiter or walk aimlessly
2. intr to behave in an apathetic way
3. intr to sneak or lurk; skulk
4. tr to cadge
5. tr to steal

Derived Forms

• ˈmoocher, noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of mooch¹

1425–75; late Middle English, apparently variant of Middle English michen < Old French muchier to skulk, hide

Word History and Origins

Origin of mooch¹

C17: perhaps from Old French muchier to skulk

Example Sentences

But this year, Romney and the GOP are taking 73 percent from Team Mooch.

From The Daily Beast

You vas too mooch oof a feller for der booze, und dot's vat's blayed der tickens mit you.

From Project Gutenberg

I have mooch money; mein haus in Batavia is mosd peautiful, und you shall have plendy servands to do all dot you vish.

From Project Gutenberg

I am sorry ferry mooch to hear you say dat, Mees Dorotee, vor it vas mein hop dot you would dake kindtly to me.

From Project Gutenberg

I vill dake care dot you und your beople shall not be hurt, because I do loaf you ferry mooch.

From Project Gutenberg

I did n' go at first, but arter a bit it got too hot fer me out at the shanty, 'n' I had ter mooch.

From Project Gutenberg