Mooch, as a cigarette

BUM

Think of a slang term for someone who asks for a light or a drag without offering anything in return—often heard in casual conversations.

"Bum" is slang for asking for something without paying, like when someone mooches a cigarette. The clue plays on the double meaning—while "bum" can refer to a homeless person, here it’s used as a verb meaning to beg or freeload. It’s a casual term often heard in phrases like "bum a smoke" or "bum a ride." The wordplay keeps it simple but clever, relying on everyday language.