panhandler
pronunciation
How to pronounce panhandler in British English:
UK [ˈpænhændlə(r)]
How to pronounce panhandler in American English:
US [ˈpænˌhændlɚ]
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- Noun:
- a beggar who approaches strangers asking for money
Word Origin
- panhandler (n.)
- "one who begs," 1893, from panhandle (n.) in begging sense. Related: Panhandled; panhandler; panhandling.
Example
- 1. And who 's more indigent than a panhandler ?
- 2. A lonely young woman boards the subway and meets a panhandler who s begging for love rather than money .
- 3. A lonely young woman boards the subway and meets a panhandler who 's begging for love rather than money .
- 4. Rushing up to an employee , oscar smith , heinz pointed to someone he thought was the panhandler and told smith to let the guy in .