noun
begging
BEH-gihng
noun
1
The act of asking others for money, food, or help.
"Begging is illegal in some parts of the city."
How to Use Begging
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe activity of pleading or asking for something, especially money.
Common pairings
begging for money
go begging
begging on the streets
Word Forms
beggings plural
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_____ is illegal in some parts of the city.