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Meaning of beggar

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

beggar

Pronunciation:/ˈbɛɡə//ˈbɛɡɚ/

noun

Definitions

  1. A person who begs.

  2. A person suffering from extreme poverty.

  3. (sometimes affectionate) A mean or wretched person; a scoundrel.

    Example: What does that silly beggar think he's doing?

  4. A minced oath for bugger.

verb

Definitions

  1. To make a beggar of someone; impoverish.

  2. To exhaust the resources of; to outdo.