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Definition parasite in American English

parasite noun

[countable] noun
/ˈperəˌsaɪt/
1

a lazy person who lives by getting money, food, etc. from other people

Synonyms and related words
layabout slob couch potato
2

a plant or animal that lives in or on another type of animal and feeds on it

Definition parasite in American English