cadge

Meanings

• Verb

  To obtain something, especially money, by begging or by using underhanded methods.

  - "He cadged a cigarette from a stranger."
  - "She cadged a ride home from a passing motorist."

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Synonyms

bum , scrounge

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with cadge
badge , cage , gage , page

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Variants

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cadge , cadged , cadger , cadgers , cadges , cadging

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Etymology

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Originally dialect for 'beg' or 'beggar'. First recorded in 1825–35.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'cadge' is derived from the verb 'cadge', which means 'to beg' or 'to obtain something by underhanded means'.

2. The term 'cadge' was first recorded in English in the early 19th century.

3. In some dialects, the word 'cadge' is still used to mean 'to beg' or 'to obtain something by underhanded means'.

4. The word 'cadge' is related to the verb 'beg' and the noun 'beggar'.

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Related Concepts

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1. beg: To ask for something, especially money, in a humble or suppliant manner.

2. beggar: A person who asks for and receives alms or charity.

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Culture

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In literature, 'cadge' is used to describe characters who resort to underhanded means to obtain what they want.

How to Memorize "cadge"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the act of asking for something in a humble or suppliant manner, like a beggar holding out a hat or cup.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'cadge' with the idea of obtaining something through underhanded means or begging.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic phrase, such as 'Cadge a ride, save some cash.'

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