Panhandler Definition & Meaning

panhandler
noun
  1. a beggar who approaches strangers asking for money

"Panhandler" in song lyrics

See how panhandler is used in real songs:

  • "Black Panther, disguised as a panhandler"
    Eddie Ill & DL f/ Brooklyn Academy — Brooklyn Academy Freestyle
  • "broadway panhandler"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "panhandler"

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