leecher en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- [ˈlɪi̯t͡ʃɚ] ~ [ˈlɪi̯t͡ʃɹ̩] (Canada, US)
- [ˈlɪ̯t͡ʃəː] (Received-Pronunciation)
- /ˈliːt͡ʃəː/ (Received-Pronunciation)
- /ˈlit͡ʃɚ/ (Canada, US)
Etymology
From leech + -er.
Meanings
- One who leeches; a physician.
- (Internet, qualifier:file sharing) One who downloads material without uploading in exchange.
- (Internet, qualifier:file sharing) Any downloading peer in a BitTorrent swarm, regardless of whether that peer is uploading or not.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| leechers | Number=Plur | lexicographic |