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cadging

[kaj-ing]

cadging Definition

  • 1to ask for or obtain something to which one is not strictly entitled
  • 2to obtain by imposing on another's generosity or friendship

Using cadging: Examples

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

  • Example

    He was always cadging cigarettes off me.

  • Example

    She's always cadging money from her parents.

  • Example

    I'm not going to keep cadging lifts off you.

cadging Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for cadging

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Summary: cadging in Brief

The term 'cadging' [kaj-ing] refers to the act of asking for or obtaining something to which one is not strictly entitled, often by imposing on another's generosity or friendship. It is synonymous with 'beg,' 'sponge,' 'freeload,' and 'leech.' Examples include 'He was always cadging cigarettes off me' and 'She's always cadging money from her parents.'