to live by relying on someone else's generosity or hospitality without sharing in the cost or responsibility
after college, he freeloaded off his parents for several years before finally moving out
This then begs the question, If there was a majority of Koreans who wanted social democratic style reforms, and their aspirations had the support of American and Korean reformers in the military government, why did South Korea end up with an authoritarian regime led by Syngman Rhee?
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Kornel Chang
September 19,
Literary Hub,
19 Sep. 2025
Such behavior effectively begs for no tip or even a slap.
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