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Cadger: meaning, definitions and examples

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cadger

 

[ หˆkรฆdส’ษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

beggar, scrounger

A cadger is a person who begs or scrounges for food or money, often using trickery or deceit. They are known for relying on the generosity of others rather than earning their own way. This term can also apply to those who habitually take advantage of friends or acquaintances, often without offering anything in return. Cadgers may frequent public places, seeking out anyone who might be willing to help.

Synonyms

beggar, freeloader, moocher, scrounger, sponger

Examples of usage

  • The streets were filled with cadgers asking for spare change.
  • He became known as a cadger after repeatedly asking friends for money.
  • The cadger sat on the corner, hoping for a handout.

Translations

Translations of the word "cadger" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น pedinte

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคญเคฟเค–เคพเคฐเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Bettler

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pengemis

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะถะตะฑั€ะฐะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ biedak

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ไนž้ฃŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท mendiant

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ mendigo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท dilenci

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฑฐ์ง€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุชุณูˆู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลพebrรกk

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ลพobrรกk

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไนžไธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ proลกnja

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ fรกtรฆkur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบะตะดะตะน

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒจแƒ˜แƒ”แƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dilenci

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ mendigo

Etymology

The term 'cadger' has its origins in Scots, originally referring to a basket used to carry things. This word evolved in the 19th century to describe someone who carries things, especially someone who might be seen as carrying themselves along by taking from others. The Scots dialect influenced the word's evolution as it entered common usage. It's often associated with a certain level of negative connotation, implying that the person is lazy or untrustworthy, relying on others rather than being self-sufficient. Over time, 'cadger' became synonymous with the idea of taking advantage of people's generosity, leading to its modern meaning.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #41,592, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.