Cadges

/ˈkædʒɪz/ verb

Definition

Third person singular present tense of cadge; regularly obtains things by begging.

Etymology

Regular conjugation of cadge with -s suffix for third person singular.

Kelly Says

The present tense 'cadges' captures the habitual nature—'He cadges cigarettes from everyone at work' shows how the verb emphasizes repeated, almost professional-level begging.

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