cadge (Meaning)
cadge (v)
ask for and get free; be a parasite
obtain or seek to obtain by cadging or wheedling
cadge (v. t. & i.)
To carry, as a burden.
To hawk or peddle, as fish, poultry, etc.
To intrude or live on another meanly; to beg.
cadge (n.)
A circular frame on which cadgers carry hawks for sale.
Synonyms & Antonyms of cadge
cadge Sentence Examples
- John tried to **cadge** a cigarette from his friend, claiming he had forgotten his at home.
- Feeling embarrassed, Sarah refused to **cadge** money from her parents for the concert ticket.
- The hungry stray cat would shamelessly **cadge** scraps from anyone who showed hospitality.
- After forgetting his lunch, Tom resorted to **cadging** a bite from each of his classmates.
- "Don't **cadge** off me all the time," warned the sister, "learn to be more responsible."
- The tourists at the cafe were annoyed by the locals who kept **cadging** for money.
- Despite being wealthy, Uncle Charles was known for **cadging** free meals from his relatives.
- Feeling guilty, the children decided to return the candy they had **caged** from the store.
- "I wouldn't want to **cadge**," explained Sarah, "I'd rather offer to pay you back in full."
- The article warned travelers about individuals who might try to **cadge** money with sob stories.
FAQs About the word cadge
ask for and get free; be a parasite, obtain or seek to obtain by cadging or wheedlingTo carry, as a burden., To hawk or peddle, as fish, poultry, etc., To intru
demand, request, mooch, coerce, entreat, ask, require, conjure,beg, bludge
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John tried to **cadge** a cigarette from his friend, claiming he had forgotten his at home.
Feeling embarrassed, Sarah refused to **cadge** money from her parents for the concert ticket.
The hungry stray cat would shamelessly **cadge** scraps from anyone who showed hospitality.
After forgetting his lunch, Tom resorted to **cadging** a bite from each of his classmates.
