Mike tried to cadge his way into Juliet’s pants. She told him to fuck off. She was just not interested.
Verb
- To intrude or live on another meanly; to beg.
- To carry, as a burden.
- To hawk or peddle.
Noun
- A circular frame on which cadgers carry hawks for sale.
Pronunciations
- /kædʒ/
Origin
Of uncertain origin, possibly a corruption of cage, from Old French.
Cite this Entry
Modern Language Association (MLA Style)
“Cadge.” The Effin’ Word, The Effin’ Word, https://effinwords.com/dictionary/cadge. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
The Chicago Manual of Style (Chicago Style)
The Effin’ Word, s.v. “cadge”, accessed April 25, 2024, https://effinwords.com/dictionary/cadge.
American Psychological Association (APA Style)
The Effin’ Word. (n.d.). Cadge. In The Effin’ Word. Retrieved April 25, 2024, from https://effinwords.com/dictionary/cadge