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beggar

The correct spelling is beggar.

How to pronounce beggar

/ˈbɛɡə/
noun

IPA: /ˈbɛɡə/

Say it like: Beg-gar

The correct spelling is beggar. A person who begs. For example: "What does that silly beggar think he's doing?"

Usage Examples

What does that silly beggar think he's doing?

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A person who begs.
  2. 2.A person suffering from extreme poverty.
  3. 3.(sometimes affectionate) A mean or wretched person; a scoundrel.
  4. 4.A minced oath for bugger.

verb

  1. 1.To make a beggar of someone; impoverish.
  2. 2.To exhaust the resources of; to outdo.

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