Definition of CADGER

cadger

Plural: cadgers

Noun

  • One who begs or sponges; a petty hawker.
  • someone who mooches or cadges (tries to get something free)
  • A hawker or peddler.
  • A beggar.

Examples

  • His opponent was a CADGER for two-letter words, always looking for easy points.

Origin / Etymology

From the archaic verb cadge (“to carry”) + -er.

Synonyms

mooch, moocher, scrounger

Scrabble Score: 10

cadger: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
cadger: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
cadger: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 12

cadger: valid Words With Friends Word