parassita — meaning in English
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English meaning
- freeloader noun A person who takes advantage of others' generosity without contributing or paying their fair share.
- parasite noun An organism that lives on or in another species and benefits at that host's expense.
- pest noun An insect or animal that damages crops, spreads disease, or is otherwise harmful.
- vermin noun Small animals, especially rodents or insects, considered pests because they damage crops, spread disease, or cause a nuisance.
Senses
parassita is used for these senses in English:
- freeloader (colloquial) One who does not contribute or pay appropriately; one who gets a free ride, etc. without paying a fair share.
- scrounger One who scrounges.
- vermin Any of various common types of small insects or other animals which cause harm and annoyance. [from c. 1300]
parasite — full definition
- noun An organism that lives on or in another species and benefits at that host's expense.
- noun A person who lives off others' effort or generosity without giving anything back.