Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
mouch
verb
/maʊtʃ/
Definition
To obtain something through stealth or by sneaking in a cunning way.
Examples
- He tried to mouch off his friends instead of getting a job.
- The kids would mouch snacks from the pantry without asking.
Meaning
Mouch is often used to describe the action of getting something, like a favor or money, without specifically earning it in an open or honest manner.
Synonyms
- mooch
- scrounge
- hustle
- borrow
