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Cadging: meaning, definitions and examples

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cadging

 

[ หˆkรฆdส’.ษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

informal request

Cadging refers to the act of obtaining something for free, especially in a way that is casual or opportunistic. It often implies a sense of taking advantage of the generosity of others or relying on their goodwill. This term is commonly associated with asking for favors or invitations without the intent of reciprocation. While it can occur in friendly contexts, cadging can sometimes carry a negative connotation, suggesting that the person is overly reliant on others for support.

Synonyms

mooching, scrounging, sponging

Examples of usage

  • He kept cadging meals from his friends.
  • She was accused of cadging rides without offering any gas money.
  • It's not polite to be cadging off others all the time.

Translations

Translations of the word "cadging" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น pedir

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคญเคฟเค•เฅเคทเคพเคŸเคจ เค•เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช betteln

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mengemis

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะพะฟั€ะพัˆะฐะนะบัƒะฒะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ bล‚agaฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็‰ฉไนžใ„ใ™ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท mendier

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ mendigar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท dilencilik yapmak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ตฌ๊ฑธํ•˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูŠุชุณูˆู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลพebrat

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ลพobraลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไนž่ฎจ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ prositi

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ fรกtรฆkur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะตะฑั–ั€ัˆั–ะปั–ะบ ะถะฐัะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒแƒญแƒ˜แƒ แƒแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dilษ™nmษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ mendigar

Etymology

The word 'cadging' originates from the late 19th century, derived from 'cadge' which was used to describe the act of carrying or transporting something, especially in a constrained manner. The term likely arose from various dialects, where 'cadge' pertained to making a request or asking for a favor. Initially used in a somewhat neutral sense, over time 'cadging' took on a more negative connotation, often associated with a lack of self-sufficiency and reliance on the generosity or kindness of others. It reflects a broader social phenomenon where people seek help and assistance from their environment, blurring the lines between genuine needs and opportunistic behaviors. Such behaviors are not uncommon in social networks, particularly among acquaintances and friends, leading to the development of varied nuances in the usage of 'cadging' in contemporary vernacular.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #40,554, 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.