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Cadge Definition & Meaning

cadge
verb
  1. ask for and get free; be a parasite
  2. obtain or seek to obtain by cadging or wheedling; "he is always shnorring cigarettes from his friends"

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Frequently asked questions

What does cadge mean?
ask for and get free; be a parasite obtain or seek to obtain by cadging or wheedling; "he is always shnorring cigarettes from his friends"
What part of speech is cadge?
Cadge is a verb.
How many definitions does cadge have?
Cadge has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (verb).

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