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/Sounds like "goh" (as in "go") + "rreh" + "AHR" (as in "art")/

Meaning

To mooch off others, getting free stuff by taking advantage of people's generosity without ever returning the favor. The gorrero is a professional freeloader who always shows up empty-handed.

Examples

He always comes to mooch food and never brings anything.

Stop mooching and buy your own stuff.

Regional synonyms
Bandera de Argentina
Bandera de Uruguay
Manguear

In Argentina and Uruguay, to intimidate someone until they back down, or to shrink back yourself under pressure or fear. "Achicarse" means caving when you should hold firm, showing weakness when the situation demands you stand your ground.