schmarotzen — meaning in English
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English meaning
- batten noun A long, narrow strip of wood or metal used to strengthen, fasten, or hold something in place, especially in construction or on a ship.
Senses
schmarotzen is used for these senses in English:
- batten (figurative) Followed by on: to prosper or thrive, especially at the expense of others.
- freeload (intransitive, derogatory) To exploit the generosity of others without giving anything in return.
- parasitize (biology) To live on or in a host organism as a parasite.
batten — full definition
- noun A long, narrow strip of wood or metal used to strengthen, fasten, or hold something in place, especially in construction or on a ship.
- verb To fasten or secure something firmly, typically with battens — especially in the phrase "batten down."
- verb Followed by "on": to grow fat or prosper, often at someone else's expense.
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