shnorrer

[Sonia]

(Yiddish) a scrounger who takes advantage of the generosity of others

[Thomassew]

A shnorrer is a Yiddish term referring to a person who consistently begs or borrows from others without intending to return or repay what has been given or lent. It is often used to denote someone who takes advantage of generosity of others. The term is generally associated with negative connotations implying the recipients lack of self-sufficiency and greed.