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прижива́ла — meaning in English

prizhivala

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English meaning

  • parasite noun An organism that lives on or in another species and benefits at that host's expense.

Senses

прижива́ла is used for these senses in English:

  • parasite (pejorative) A person who lives on other people's efforts or expense and gives little or nothing back. [from 16th c.]

parasite — full definition

  1. noun An organism that lives on or in another species and benefits at that host's expense.
  2. noun A person who lives off others' effort or generosity without giving anything back.
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