cadge
verb (used with object)
to obtain by imposing on another's generosity or friendship.
have been cadging
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present perfect progressiveof cadge.present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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More than half the money given to them goes to keep a lot of lazy, patronising officials in luxury—I know—I've come in contact with them when they have been cadging after me for subscriptions.
From The Rider of Waroona by G. Firth Scott
