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shnorrer

shnorrer

9.9
A person who always asks for free things and never gives anything back
  • noun
  • /ʃnɔːrər/
  • Offensive
translation icon : gorrón
  • Don't be such a shnorrer!

Examples

  • He's known as a shnorrer who always shows up empty-handed at parties.

  • Don't be a shnorrer; contribute something to the group.

  • The club quickly tired of the habitual shnorrer asking for free tickets.

  • My neighbor is a notorious shnorrer who never pays for anything.

  • He's known as a shnorrer because he always borrows money and never pays it back.

  • At the party, I noticed a shnorrer who kept asking everyone for free drinks.

  • She felt frustrated when the shnorrer took advantage of her kindness and never returned the favor.

Synonyms

freeloader
vsshnorrer
  • Offensive
27 6.1

A person who takes help or gifts without giving anything back

implies a habitual pattern of exploiting generosity rather than a one-off benefit
moocher
vsshnorrer
  • Offensive
14 8.3

A person who often gets food or money without paying

implies taking advantage more than polite or casual requests
leech
vsshnorrer
  • Offensive
9 8.1

A person who takes advantage of others and gives nothing in return

is less morally charged and focuses more on habitual taking from generosity
mooch
vsshnorrer
  • Offensive
7 8.8

A person who often gets free food or money from others without paying

is more focused on exploiting generosity than casual asking
exploiter
vsshnorrer
5 7.1

A person who uses others selfishly to get money or power

is specific to habitual exploitation of generosity rather than general unethical use
sponge
vsshnorrer
  • Offensive
5 7.2

A person who takes others' food or help without giving back

is similar but stresses exploiting generosity more actively
scrounger
vsshnorrer
  • Offensive
1 7.6

A person who gets food or money from others without paying

focuses more on exploiting generosity than simply relying on others
schnorrer
vsshnorrer
  • Offensive
1 9.9

A person who often asks others for money or food without giving anything back

is a variant spelling or form used for the same habit
sponger
vsshnorrer
  • Offensive
1 8.2

A person who depends on others without giving anything back

focuses more on exploiting others' generosity than occasional need
cadger
vsshnorrer
  • Offensive
1 9.9

A person who often gets free food or money from others without paying

emphasizes exploiting others' generosity more than casual asking
taker-backer
vsshnorrer
  • Offensive
9.9

A person who takes help or credit but does not help others

focuses on not returning or reciprocating rather than exploiting generosity habitually

Antonyms

74 3.2

A person who gives money to a charity or project

65 2.9

A person who gives money, food, or a home to their family

How Selfish

parasite
  • Offensive
60 5.9
shnorrer
  • Offensive
9.9
scrounger
  • Offensive
1 7.6
mooch
  • Offensive
7 8.8

Surface Forms

shnorrer singular
shnorrers plural

Etymology

The word shnorrer comes from Yiddish and the German word schnorrer, which meant a 'beggar' or someone who asks for things from others. So a shnorrer today is like a 'scrounger' or 'moocher' who often gets things for free and does not give anything back.