also: タダぐい
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru'
eating without paying; eating for free
Refers to the act of eating at a restaurant or similar establishment and leaving without paying, or getting food without paying for it.
あの客はただ食いをして逃げた。
That customer ate without paying and ran away.
友達の家でいつもただ食いしている。
He's always eating for free at his friend's house.