Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
cadge
Verb
/kædʒ/
Definition
To obtain something by asking for it rather than by purchasing it.
Examples
- He managed to cadge a free meal from the community dinner.
- She often cadges rides from her friends to avoid taking the bus.
- Don’t cadge around; it’s better to earn what you want.
Meaning
The act of begging or scrounging for things, often implying a sense of dependence on the generosity of others.
Synonyms
- scrounge
- beg
- borrow
- panhandle
