Mangingilak (en. To seek)

/maŋ.ɪ.ŋi.lak/

Synonyms

someone who asks for money or help from others

Juan will mooch off his friends to pay off his debt.

Si Juan ay mangingilak sa mga kaibigan niya para makabayad ng utang.

someone who borrows money with no intention of giving it back

Don't mooch from me, because I don't want to run out of money.

Huwag kang mangingilak sa akin, kasi ayoko nang maubusan ng pera.

someone who asks for something but just wants to meet someone else

Oh no, Lisa seems to be mooching again, she probably just wants to go on a date.

Naku, parang mangingilak na naman si Lisa, baka gusto lang makipag-date.