Panhandler

Pronunciation: /ˈpænˌhænd.lɚ/

Definitions of panhandler

noun a person who begs for money or food in a public place

Example Sentences

A1 The panhandler asked for spare change on the street corner.

A2 I gave some food to the panhandler outside the grocery store.

B1 The city has implemented programs to help panhandlers find stable housing.

B2 Some panhandlers have trained their pets to perform tricks for donations.

C1 The documentary shed light on the struggles faced by panhandlers in urban areas.

C2 The local government is working on policies to address the issue of panhandling in the city.

Examples of panhandler in a Sentence

formal The city council is discussing ways to address the issue of panhandlers in the downtown area.

informal I gave some spare change to the panhandler on the corner.

slang Watch out for that panhandler, he's always looking for a handout.

figurative She felt like a panhandler, constantly asking for help and never feeling self-sufficient.

Grammatical Forms of panhandler

• plural: panhandlers
• comparative: more panhandler
• superlative: most panhandler
• present tense: panhandles
• future tense: will panhandle
• perfect tense: has panhandled
• continuous tense: is panhandling
• singular: panhandler
• positive degree: panhandler
• infinitive: to panhandle
• gerund: panhandling
• participle: panhandled

Origin and Evolution of panhandler

First Known Use: 1893 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'panhandler' originated from the combination of 'pan,' referring to a container for collecting money, and 'handler,' indicating someone who handles or manages something.

Evolution of the word: Initially, 'panhandler' referred to someone who begged for money with a pan or container in hand. Over time, the term has evolved to encompass anyone who solicits or begs for money on the streets, regardless of the presence of a pan.