cadge

The word “cadge” has 2 syllables: cad-ge.

It's pronounced as /kædʒ/.


What is synonym and antonym for cadge?

In the thesaurus, “cadge” has 11 synonyms.

Here are synonyms for cadge along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for cadge

  • ask
  • beg
  • bludge
  • coerce
  • conjure
  • demand
  • entreat
  • mooch
  • request
  • require
  • scrounge

Meanings of cadge

  • noun
    1. A circular frame on which cadgers carry hawks for sale.
  • verb
    1. To beg.
    2. To obtain something by wit or guile; to convince people to do something they might not normally do.
    3. To carry hawks and other birds of prey.
    4. To carry, as a burden.
    5. To hawk or peddle, as fish, poultry, etc.
    6. To intrude or live on another meanly; to beg.

Example Sentences

  • He tried to cadge a ride to the airport from his friend at the last minute.
  • The street performer attempted to cadge a few coins from the passing crowd with his entertaining act.
  • In a clever move, she managed to cadge an invitation to the exclusive event despite not being on the guest list.
  • The student tried to cadge some extra time to complete the assignment by offering an excuse to the teacher.
  • At the park, the beggar attempted to cadge a meal from sympathetic passersby.

On this page you'll find 11 synonyms or another words to cadge, such as: ask, beg, bludge, coerce, conjure, demand, entreat.

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