cadge
1to obtain by imposing on another's generosity or friendship.
to borrow without intent to repay.
to beg or obtain by begging.
to ask, expect, or encourage another person to pay for or provide one's drinks, meals, etc.
to beg.
Origin of cadge
1Other words from cadge
- cadger, noun
Other definitions for cadge (2 of 2)
a frame on which hawks are carried to the field.
Origin of cadge
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How to use cadge in a sentence
And besides, Mrs. Cadgers goes on to argue, a woman's political duties need not take up more than a small fraction of her time.
The Patient Observer | Simeon StrunskyWhy, demands Mrs. Cadgers, should women who pay taxes be refused a voice in the management of public affairs?
The Patient Observer | Simeon StrunskyMr. Asbury had started life as a bootblack in the growing town of Cadgers.
The heart of happy hollow | Paul Laurence DunbarIn like manner with that fraternity called “Cadgers,” our knowledge has been equally limited.
Sinks of London Laid Open | UnknownIn England such men, only in shabbier dress, would be called “cadgers.”
Reminiscences of Travel in Australia, America, and Egypt | Richard Tangye
British Dictionary definitions for cadge
/ (kædʒ) /
to get (food, money, etc) by sponging or begging
British a person who cadges
on the cadge British informal engaged in cadging
Origin of cadge
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