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panhandling

/pænˈhænd.lɪŋ/ noun · British & US
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What does panhandling mean?

noun

The act of begging or soliciting money from people in public, typically in a persistent and aggressive manner. The practice of begging or soliciting money from people in public.

Example

"The city has implemented laws to regulate panhandling in public areas."

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