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cadged

/kædʒd/

VERB

1. Begged or obtained something by asking

Asked for or obtained something, such as money, food, or favors, by begging or making persistent requests.

1.1. Begging or pleading

Asked someone earnestly or persistently to provide something, often out of need.

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Examples

  • He cadged a meal from his neighbors after running out of money.
  • She cadged a few dollars from her brother to pay the fare.

Related Words

  • pleaded
  • petitioned
  • appealed
  • requested
  • prayed

1.2. Obtaining something through persuasion or cunning

Managed to obtain something by using charm, cleverness, persistence, or a persuasive excuse.

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Examples

  • He cadged a free ticket from an acquaintance by telling a convincing story.
  • The resourceful student cadged a copy of the textbook from a classmate.

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VERB

2. Lived at another person's expense

Relied on another person for food, money, or other necessities without making a fair contribution.

2.1. Freeloading or relying on others

Obtained food, accommodation, or other support from someone else without paying or contributing.

Synonyms

  • mooched
  • sponged
  • freeloaded
  • bludged
  • bummed

Antonyms

  • contributed
  • paid
  • provided

Examples

  • He cadged off his friends for weeks instead of finding a job.
  • They complained that their roommate had cadged meals from them for months.

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VERB

3. Carried a bird or other burden

Carried or transported something, especially a hawk or another bird of prey, or bore a physical load.

3.1. Carrying birds of prey

Carried a hawk or another trained bird of prey, particularly in the historical practice of falconry.

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Examples

  • The falconer cadged the hawk carefully through the crowded grounds.

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3.2. Bearing or transporting a load

Carried or bore a physical object or burden from one place to another.

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Examples

  • The workers cadged heavy loads across the rough terrain.

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VERB

4. Hawked or peddled goods

Sold or offered goods for sale by traveling around or calling out to potential customers.

4.1. Street selling and peddling

Sold or promoted goods, especially food products, by approaching customers or offering them for sale in public places.

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Examples

  • The vendor cadged fish and poultry at the busy market.

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