Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
schnorrer
Noun
/ˈʃnɔːrər/
Definition
A person who habitually takes advantage of others’ generosity or borrows money and does not repay it.
Examples
- Always inviting himself to dinner, he’s quite the schnorrer.
- Instead of offering to pay for a meal, he preferred to act like a schnorrer.
Meaning
In informal contexts, a schnorrer refers to someone who is a freeloader or scrounger, often relying on others for support without contributing much in return.
Synonyms
- Freeloader
- Scrounger
- Parasite
- Beggar