cadgers
/ˈkædʒərz/
NOUN
1. People who beg or ask others for money and assistance
People who obtain money, food, favors, or other necessities by asking or begging from others, often repeatedly.
1.1. Begging for money or necessities
People who ask others for money, food, or assistance, particularly as a regular means of support.
Synonyms
- beggars
- mendicants
- panhandlers
- moochers
- schnorrers
Examples
- The cadgers gathered near the station, asking travelers for spare change.
- The charity provided meals to cadgers and other people in need.
Related Words
1.2. People who repeatedly request favors
People who persistently ask others for help, favors, or contributions, often relying on their generosity.
Synonyms
- askers
- petitioners
- pleaders
- requesters
- supplicants
- suppliants
- solicitors
- suitors
- suer s
Examples
- The persistent cadgers repeatedly asked their acquaintances for financial assistance.
- The event attracted cadgers hoping to obtain complimentary tickets.
Related Words
- applicants
- claimants
- petitioning
- appeals
- requests