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panhandler

/pænˈhændlər/ noun · British & US
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What does panhandler mean?

noun

A person who begs or solicits money from people in public, often in a persistent or aggressive manner.

Example

"The homeless man stood on the street corner, holding a cardboard sign and acting as a panhandler."

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