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to cadge
01
ask for and get free; be a parasite
02
to obtain something, often by imposing on others, without intending to repay or reciprocate the favor
Example
While backpacking through Europe, they were constantly cadging meals and accommodations from kind strangers.
He is currently cadging money from his friends to fund his weekend getaway.
They cadged free tickets to the concert by pretending to be friends with the band's manager.
She often cadges rides from her coworkers when she doesn't feel like taking the bus.