Cadger

Pronunciation: /ˈkædʒər/

Definitions of cadger

noun a person who tries to get something from someone else without paying for it

Example Sentences

A1 The cadger asked for spare change outside the market.

A2 The cadger was known for always begging for food at the park.

B1 The cadger was a regular at the soup kitchen, looking for a warm meal.

B2 The cadger was skilled at finding discarded items and selling them for a profit.

C1 The cadger was a master at manipulating others into giving him what he wanted.

C2 The cadger's ability to charm people into giving him money was unmatched.

Examples of cadger in a Sentence

formal The cadger approached the market vendors asking for leftover produce.

informal That cadger is always trying to get free food from people.

slang I can't stand that cadger always begging for handouts.

figurative He was a cadger of compliments, always fishing for praise.

Grammatical Forms of cadger

• past tense: cadged
• plural: cadgers
• comparative: more cadger
• superlative: most cadger
• present tense: cadges
• future tense: will cadge
• perfect tense: have cadged
• continuous tense: is cadging
• singular: cadger
• positive degree: cadger
• infinitive: cadge
• gerund: cadging
• participle: cadging

Origin and Evolution of cadger

First Known Use: 1500 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'cadger' is believed to have originated from the Middle English term 'caggen', which meant to carry a burden or load.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'cadger' shifted from someone who carried a burden to someone who begged or borrowed goods, especially food. In modern usage, 'cadger' is often used to describe someone who tries to obtain something for free or by imposing on others.