| Front | schnorrer \SHNOR-uhr\ |
|---|---|
| Back | noun One who habitually takes advantage of others' generosity, often through an air of entitlement. [From Yiddish, from German schnurren (to purr, hum, or whir), from the sound of a beggar's musical instrument.] "Wilberforce opens his dining room to every schnorrer who appears at the door." - Jan Stuart; Fighting a Good Fight; Newsday (New York); Feb 23, 2007. |
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