cadged

[kajd]

cadged Definition

• 1. to ask for or obtain something to which one is not strictly entitled
• 2. to beg or sponge

Using cadged: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "cadged" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  He cadged a cigarette off me.

• Example

  She's always cadging money off her parents.

• Example

  I managed to cadge a lift home from work.

• Example

  He cadged his way into the concert.

cadged Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for cadged

• beg
• sponge
• freeload
• bum
• leech

Phrases with cadged

• cadge a ride

  to get a free ride in someone else's vehicle

  Example

  I had to cadge a ride to the airport.

• cadge a drink

  to get a free drink from someone else

  Example

  He managed to cadge a drink from the bartender.

• cadge a smoke

  to get a free cigarette from someone else

  Example

  He was cadging smokes off everyone at the party.

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Summary: cadged in Brief

'Cadged' [kajd] means to ask for or obtain something to which one is not strictly entitled, often by begging or sponging. It can be used in phrases like 'cadge a ride' or 'cadge a drink,' meaning to get something for free from someone else.