cadged

Meanings

• Verb

  Obtained, especially obtained dishonestly or by begging.

  - "He cadged a ride from a passing motorist."
  - "She cadged some change from the tourists."
  - "They cadged a free meal from the restaurant."

• Verb

  Obtain (something) by begging or by using deceit or trickery.

  - "He cadged a cigarette from the man standing next to him."
  - "They cadged a ride from a passing car."
  - "She cadged a discount on her clothes by pretending they were for her sister."

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Synonyms

bum , scrounge

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with cadged
badge , gage , vage

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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 meaning 'to obtain by force or theft', from the Scots word 'cadge' meaning 'cart' or 'vehicle'. The idea being that one would get into someone else's cart or vehicle and take a ride without paying.

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Trivia

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1. The verb 'cadge' first appeared in English in the late 15th century.

2. The word 'cadge' is also used in Scotland to refer to a cart or vehicle.

3. The term 'cadger' is used in Scotland to refer to a peddler or traveling salesman.

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Related Concepts

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1. Begging: The practice of asking for money, food, or other resources from others, often in a humble or pleading manner.

2. Deception: The act of deliberately deceiving or misleading someone, often with the intention of gaining an advantage.

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Culture

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In literature, 'cadge' has been used to describe the actions of beggars and thieves. In music, there is a band called 'Cadge' that plays a mix of blues, folk, and rock.

How to Memorize "cadged"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize someone begging or tricking someone else into giving them something.

2. associate
   

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3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'cadge' as 'CAn't DrivE A GEneRal vehicle' to help remember its meaning.

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