Beggar

noun

/ˈbɛɡə/

Word Frequency: 2.0

Definitions

1.nounA person who begs.

2.nounA person suffering from extreme poverty.

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

"What does that silly beggar think he's doing?"

4.nounA minced oath for bugger.

5.verbTo make a beggar of someone; impoverish.

6.verbTo exhaust the resources of; to outdo.

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