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- [pan-han-dl]
- /ˈpænˌhæn dl/
- /ˈpænˌhæn.dəl/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [pan-han-dl]
- /ˈpænˌhæn dl/
Definitions of panhandling word
- verb without object panhandling to accost passers-by on the street and beg from them. 1
- verb with object panhandling to accost and beg from. 1
- verb with object panhandling to obtain by accosting and begging from someone. 1
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Origin of panhandling
First appearance:
before 1895 One of the 18% newest English words
1895-1900, Americanism; back formation from panhandler; so called from the resemblance of the extended arm to a panhandle1
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Parts of speech for Panhandling
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panhandling popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 61% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for panhandling
noun panhandling
- homelessness — without a home: a homeless child.
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