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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
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Derived Forms

  • ˈmoocher, noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of mooch1

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

Origin of mooch1

C17: perhaps from Old French muchier to skulk
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Example Sentences

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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