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
Words Nearby cadge
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
Sir cadge was about the same age as the famous beauty, and rose quite two inches above her lofty head.
Ancestors | Gertrude AthertonYou can ask anybody in Bursley or Hanbridge whether I'm the sort of man to go out on the cadge.
The Regent | E. Arnold BennettThus the inevitable informing larrikin, eager to cadge a drink from the tourist on shore leave.
Where the Pavement Ends | John RussellMr. cadge retired from the office of senior surgeon on October 4th.
Norfolk Annals | Charles Mackie"Them as 'as a good paying business don't know wot it means to look for a job," pursued cadge bitterly.
Golden Stories | Various
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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