Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
cadger
noun
/ˈkædʒər/
Definition
A person who obtains something through persistence or deception.
Examples
- He was known as a cadger, always asking for money without ever giving anything in return.
- At the party, the cadger tried to score free drinks from unsuspecting guests.
Meaning
The term refers to someone who often begs or borrows from others without the intention of repaying, usually in a manipulative or underhanded manner.
Synonyms
- Beggar
- Freeloader
- Sponger
- Parasite
