He bums the occasional cigarette from his older brother.
Synonyms and examplesget something for freeReaders of her blog get advice for free.
get something for nothingYou don't get anything for nothing these days.
freeloaddisapprovingThen he went off to freeload some more drinks.
cadgeinformalofteninformalShe's always cadging drinks from the people she is with.
scroungeinformalCan I scrounge a lift with you?
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obtain
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get hold of
get your hands oninformal
come by
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If you get something, youreceive it or are given it. If youget something for free, you are given it and do not have to pay for it.