freeloader UK /ˈfɹiːləʊdə(ɹ)/US /ˈfɹiloʊdɚ/ noun2 •(informal) One who does not contribute or pay appropriately; one who gets a free ride, etc. without paying a fair share. •(UK, Canada) A person who takes expired unsold merchandise from the back of supermarket premises. formsfreeloaders