beggar

¹beg·gar

noun \ˈbe-gər\

Definition of BEGGAR

1

: one that begs; especially : a person who lives by asking for gifts

2

: pauper

3

: fellow 4c

Examples of BEGGAR

1. I heard you won the contest! You lucky beggar!
2. <the pitiful beggars that are such a common sight in underdeveloped countries>

Origin of BEGGAR

Middle English beggere, beggare, from beggen to beg + -ere, -are ²-er

First Known Use: 13th century

Related to BEGGAR

Synonyms: mendicant, panhandler

Related Words: bohemian, bum, clochard, drifter, hobo, tramp, vagabond, vagrant; guttersnipe, urchin, waif; miserable, pauper; bludger [chiefly Australian & New Zealand], cadger, hanger-on, leech, moocher, parasite, schnorrer, sponge, sponger; dependent; deadbeat, derelict, idler, ne'er-do-well

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Rhymes with BEGGAR

kegger