leeches

5 definitions • 2 examples

a type of worm that lives in wet places and fastens itself onto the bodies of humans and animals to feed on their blood

a person who gives attention to someone over a long period in order to get their money or support

to get money, food, etc. from other people, especially without working for it or doing anything to deserve it:

I don't want to leech off my parents any longer.

Billions of pounds were being leeched from developing countries by tax avoidance.

a fat worm that lives in wet places and fastens itself onto the bodies of humans and animals to suck their blood

disapproving A leech is also a person who gets money or support from someone, giving little or nothing in return.