cadger

cadge

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [kaj]
- /kædʒ/
- /kædʒ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kaj]
- /kædʒ/

Definitions of cadger word

noun cadger a person who cadges 3
noun cadger a pedlar or carrier 3
verb with object cadger to obtain by imposing on another's generosity or friendship. 1
verb with object cadger to borrow without intent to repay. 1
verb with object cadger to beg or obtain by begging. 1
verb without object cadger to ask, expect, or encourage another person to pay for or provide one's drinks, meals, etc. 1

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Origin of cadger

First appearance:

before 1275

One of the 13% oldest English words

1275-1325; perhaps to be identified with Middle English caggen to tie, of uncertain origin

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Parts of speech for Cadger

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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cadger popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 70% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for cadger

noun cadger

bum — Someone's bum is the part of their body which they sit on.
sponge — any aquatic, chiefly marine animal of the phylum Porifera, having a porous structure and usually a horny, siliceous or calcareous internal skeleton or framework, occurring in large, sessile colonies.
moocher — to borrow (a small item or amount) without intending to return or repay it.
mendicant — begging; practicing begging; living on alms.
freeloader — to take advantage of others for free food, entertainment, etc.

All 10 Synonyms of cadger