on the cadge
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Meaning · English
Engaged in begging for money.
Register: slang
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “on the cadge” mean?
Engaged in begging for money.
Is “on the cadge” formal or informal?
on the cadge is generally slang.