Panhandled: meaning, definitions and examples

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panhandled

 

[ หˆpรฆn.hรฆn.dษ™ld ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

asking for help

To panhandle means to ask strangers for money or food, typically in public places such as streets or sidewalks. It is often associated with individuals experiencing homelessness or poverty. The act can also involve using signs, verbal requests, or other methods to solicit donations. This practice can provoke various reactions from the public, ranging from compassion to indifference. In some regions, panhandling is regulated or prohibited by local laws.

Synonyms

beg, mug, scrounge

Examples of usage

  • He panhandled for spare change on the corner.
  • She began panhandling after losing her job.
  • The homeless man was panhandling outside the grocery store.

Translations

Translations of the word "panhandled" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น pedir esmola

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคญเฅ€เค– เคฎเคพเค‚เค—เคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช betteln

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mengemis

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะพะฟั€ะพัˆัƒะฒะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ bล‚agaฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็‰ฉไนžใ„ใ™ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท mendier

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ pedir limosna

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท dilenci olmak

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 fรก aรฐ gjรถra

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัาฑั€ะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒ›แƒฌแƒ•แƒ“แƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dilษ™nmษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ pedir limosna

Etymology

The term 'panhandle' originates from the late 19th century in the United States, where 'pan' refers to a shallow vessel used for cooking or receiving something, while 'handle' indicates the action of holding out the pan. The word began to be used metaphorically to describe the act of extending an open hand for alms or assistance, likening the gesture to holding out a pan for someone to drop in coins or food. Over time, the word evolved into a common colloquialism for begging in public places. AI finds its roots in regional dialects but gained prominence in urban slang, particularly during the Great Depression when homelessness surged and more individuals resorted to panhandling as a means of survival. The social perception of panhandling has varied, facing stigma and legal restrictions in many cities, leading to ongoing debates about poverty, charity, and social responsibility.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #42,839, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.