Panhandler: meaning, definitions and examples

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panhandler

 

[ หˆpanหŒhandlษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

on the street

A person who begs for money or food on the street, typically with a sign or cup. Panhandlers are often homeless or facing financial hardship.

Synonyms

beggar, mendicant, street beggar

Examples of usage

  • The city has seen an increase in panhandlers at busy intersections.
  • Many panhandlers rely on the generosity of strangers to survive.
Context #2 | Noun

urban environment

A person who solicits donations or handouts in a public place, often for a specific cause or organization.

Synonyms

collector, fundraiser, solicitor

Examples of usage

  • The panhandler outside the grocery store was collecting money for a local charity.
  • Some panhandlers are part of organized fundraising efforts.

Translations

Translations of the word "panhandler" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น mendigo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคญเคฟเค–เคพเคฐเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Bettler

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pengemis

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะถะตะฑั€ะฐะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ลผebrak

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็‰ฉไนžใ„

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 beriฤ

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ betlari

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐะนั‹ั€ัˆั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒ—แƒฎแƒแƒ•แƒแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dilษ™nรงi

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ mendigo

Etymology

The term 'panhandler' originated in the United States around the mid-20th century. It combines the words 'pan,' referring to a receptacle for donations, and 'handler,' indicating the act of handling or managing. Panhandlers have existed throughout history, but the modern concept of a panhandler as someone who solicits donations in public spaces emerged in the context of urbanization and social issues.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #40,642, 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.