panhandler (Meaning)

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panhandler (n)

a beggar who approaches strangers asking for money

panhandler Sentence Examples

  1. The persistent panhandler at the street corner begged for spare change.
  2. Despite the city's efforts, panhandlers continued to congregate in the downtown area.
  3. The panhandler's sign read, "Please help a hungry veteran."
  4. Some panhandlers use aggressive tactics to solicit money from passersby.
  5. The panhandler's pleas for assistance were met with indifference from most people.
  6. The city council proposed ordinances aimed at reducing the number of panhandlers.
  7. The panhandler's tattered clothing and unkempt appearance evoked pity from some.
  8. The police routinely arrested panhandlers for loitering and soliciting.
  9. Panhandlers often resort to panhandling as a last resort when other means of income are unavailable.
  10. The panhandler's persistent presence outside the grocery store became a nuisance to shoppers.

FAQs About the word panhandler

a beggar who approaches strangers asking for money

beggar, hobo,mendicant, bohemian, waif, tramp, guttersnipe, pauper, urchin, vagabond

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The persistent panhandler at the street corner begged for spare change.

Despite the city's efforts, panhandlers continued to congregate in the downtown area.

The panhandler's sign read, "Please help a hungry veteran."

Some panhandlers use aggressive tactics to solicit money from passersby.