cadge
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
To obtain something by wit or guile; to convince people to do something they might not normally do.
Register: slang
Examples
Are ye gannin te cadge a lift of yoer fatha?
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “cadge” mean?
To obtain something by wit or guile; to convince people to do something they might not normally do.
Is “cadge” formal or informal?
cadge is generally slang.