What does begging mean?
Begging means The act of one who begs..
Begging
/ˈbɛɡɪŋ/ · noun
Meaning
The act of one who begs..
Definitions by Sense
- The act of one who begs.
- (in the plural) Money or goods acquired by begging.
- present participle and gerund of beg
Example Sentences
The Brahmans were very annoying in their beggings for money […]
Then a thin old hag […] moaned out, "Twopence for two ounces!" and had to go out of the shop unmeated, since her earnings — or her beggings — had not brought her enough to have that small price to spare.
Synonyms for begging
Antonyms for begging
Related Words
Word Forms
- beggings
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for begging?
Common synonyms include mendicancy, beggary.
What is the opposite of begging?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use begging in a sentence?
The Brahmans were very annoying in their beggings for money […]
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