begging
Definition
Noun: 1. The act of asking for something, especially money or food, as charity: The act of humbly or earnestly requesting something, typically from strangers, often because one is in need or poverty-stricken. 2. The practice of making such requests as a means of livelihood: The activity of soliciting alms.
Usage
- "Begging" is used as a non-count noun to describe the general activity or practice.
- It is often associated with poverty and is done in public places.
- It can be modified by adjectives like "street," "aggressive," or "organized."
Examples
- The city has introduced programs to reduce begging in the subway stations.
- She was arrested for begging outside the train station.
- The sight of widespread begging highlighted the economic crisis.
Advanced Usage
- "to go begging": This idiom means to be available or left unused because no one wants it.
- Example: If those tickets are going begging, I'll take them.
Variants and Related Words
- Beg (verb): To ask for something, especially money or food, as charity.
- Example: He begged for spare change.
- Beggar (noun): A person who lives by asking for money or food.
- Example: The beggar sat on the sidewalk with a cup.
Synonyms
- Panhandling
- Cadging
- Soliciting alms
Related Phrases
- Beg the question: This is a logical fallacy where an argument's premise assumes the truth of the conclusion. In common (though often criticized) usage, it means to invite or raise a question.
- Example (logical): "Paranormal activity is real because I experienced ghosts." This statement begs the question.
- Example (common): "His success begs the question: how did he achieve it?"
Noun
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a solicitation for money or food (especially in the street by an apparently penniless person)
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