n. One who panhandles; an urban beggar who typically stands on a street with an outstretched container in hand, begging for loose change.
n. A bum.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
n. A street beggar.
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n. a beggar who approaches strangers asking for money
Word Usage
"This fellow has been around for a long time - a gringo "panhandler" - I was amazed the first time I saw him and tried to find out more about him but failed."