nounpl: moochers (already plural; singular: moocher)
mochileiros, aproveitadores, parasitas, pessoas que pedem favores
1. People who habitually ask for or obtain something (food, money, rides) without paying or giving anything in return
The moochers at the party ate all the snacks without bringing anything.
Os aproveitadores na festa comeram todos os lanches sem trazer nada.
2. People who live off the generosity of others; freeloaders
We stopped inviting moochers to our events because they never contribute.
Paramos de convidar parasitas para nossos eventos porque nunca contribuem.
3. Wanderers or people who move around asking for handouts
During the Great Depression, many moochers traveled from town to town.
Durante a Grande Depressão, muitos pedintes viajavam de cidade em cidade.
The term 'moochers' is more prevalent in American English and reflects cultural attitudes toward individualism and self-sufficiency. In Brazilian Portuguese, terms like 'parasitas' or 'aproveitadores' carry similar negative connotations, emphasizing those who take advantage of others' generosity. The concept is understood universally but carries stronger moral judgment in cultures with emphasis on reciprocity and mutual contribution.
NYC Slang
freeloaders, bums, grifters, leeches
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