lintah daratBahasa Indonesia

leech, loan shark, moneylender, parasite, shylock

Noun

Someone who lends money at excessive rates of interest

English: usurer, loan shark, moneylender, shylock

Bahasa: pemeras, tengkulak

A follower who hangs around a host (without benefit to the host) in hope of gain or advantage

English: leech, parasite, sponge, sponger

Bahasa: parasit, lintah, bendalu

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