mooch off
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To obtain (something) by taking advantage of the charity of (someone or something).
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
nhận được điều gì đó bằng cách lợi dụng lòng từ thiện
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Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
No TV? No problem. You can log in with your (or, no shame if you're still mooching off your parents') cable provider at ABC.com or subscribe to Disney+ and Hulu.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “mooch off” mean?
To obtain (something) by taking advantage of the charity of (someone or something).
Is “mooch off” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.