schnorrer

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun (Yiddish) a scrounger who takes advantage of the generosity of others

Etymology

Borrowed from Yiddish שנאָרער (shnorer) or German Schnorrer.

Synonyms

shnorrer

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