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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

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."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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