word
Begging
BEH-gihng
/ˈbɛɡɪŋ/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
begging
Dictionary meaning
A solicitation for money or food (especially in the street by an apparently penniless person).
Examples
- Right wing politicians are trying to ban begging in Norway.
Synonyms: beggary
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