noun
merrymaking without paying; free-loading entertainment
Refers to enjoying oneself at bars, restaurants, or entertainment venues without paying, often implying mooching or sneaking out. Somewhat dated or literary in tone.
彼は無銭遊興の常習犯で、いつも店を食い逃げしている。
He is a repeat offender of merrymaking without paying, always skipping out on the bill.
Compound of 無銭 (no money) and 遊興 (merrymaking, pleasure). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but it follows a standard Sino-Japanese pattern.