cadge

• Umgangssprachliches Verb, das bedeutet, sich etwas (meist Geld, Essen oder andere Gefälligkeiten) von anderen zu erbitten oder es sich auf schnorrende, ausnutzende Weise zu beschaffen. Es kann auch bedeuten, ständig um kleine Gefälligkeiten zu bitten, ohne etwas zurückzugeben.

A verb used to indicate the act of asking for or obtaining something, typically money or food, through begging or sponging off others.

1. To beg or obtain something for freeC1informalbritish

   To ask for and receive something, especially money or food, without intending to pay or work for it; to sponge off others.

   Schnorren

   • He's always cadging cigarettes from his colleagues.
   • She cadged a ride to the airport from her neighbor.
   • They spent the summer cadging meals off their relatives.

   Synonymebumfreeloadmoochscroungesponge

   Antonymeearnwork

2. To obtain by wheedling or persistent askingC1informalbritish

   To get something by using flattery, persuasion, or persistent requests.

   Erbetteln

   • The child cadged a second helping of dessert by complimenting the cook.
   • He cadged an invitation to the exclusive party by charming the host.
   • She managed to cadge a discount on the dress by sweet-talking the shop assistant.

   Synonymebegbumcoaxmoochscroungespongewheedle

   Antonymedeserveearnmerit