Meaning & Definition of word "Beggar"

Beggar

/ˈbɛɡər/

1. A person, typically a homeless one, who asks for money or food.
- Example: The beggar sat on the sidewalk, holding a sign asking for help.
2. A person who is extremely poor and lives by begging.
- Example: In the city, there are many beggars who struggle to find shelter.
3. A person who asks earnestly or humbly for something.
- Example: He felt like a beggar when he approached his boss for a raise.

●The word 'beggar' comes from the Middle English 'beggere', from Old French 'beguer', and originally the Latin 'beggare'.

beggar belief:

To be so astonishing or troublesome that it is hard to believe.

beggar description:

Incapable of being adequately described with words.

as poor as a church mouse:

Extremely poor, often used to describe a beggar's state.

beseech:

To urgently and fervently ask someone for something.

plead:

To make an emotional appeal to someone.

charity:

The voluntary giving of help, typically in the form of money.

Meaning: Hobo

● Example Sentence: He looked like a hobo, wandering the streets without a home.

Meaning: Panhandler

● Example Sentence: The panhandler on the street corner asks for change.