cadging

Meanings

• act of asking for something, typically money, in a persistent or embarrassing way.

  - "He was caught cadging for change on the subway."
  - "Despite her husband's objections, she continued to cadge for extra gifts during the holiday season."

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Synonyms

bum , scrounge

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with cadging
begging , clinging , singing , bringing , mending , blending , ending , bending , pretending

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. cadge () : to obtain something, typically money, by persistent or embarrassing begging.
   

2. cage () : a structure used to confine or protect animals, or to display them to the public.
   

3. badge () : an identifying symbol or tag, typically worn on the clothing or carried in the hand.
   

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Variants

List of all variants of cadging that leads to same result
cadge , cadged , cadger , cadgers , cadges , cadging

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Originally used in the late 19th century in the British navy to refer to the act of begging for food or money from shipmates or strangers. The term gained popularity in the early 20th century and was eventually adopted into mainstream usage.

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Trivia

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1. Did you know that the term 'cadge' is believed to have originated in the British Navy in the late 19th century?

2. Did you know that the word 'cadge' is often used interchangeably with the words 'beg' or 'beggar'?

3. Did you know that the word 'cadge' is sometimes used metaphorically to describe the act of obtaining something, typically an advantage or an opportunity, through deceitful or manipulative means?

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How to Memorize "cadging"

1. mnemonics
   

   - To memorize the word 'cadge', use the following mnemonic: 'Crazy Apes Demand Grapes Everyday'.

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