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Uncommonbeggar
The correct spelling is beggar.
How to pronounce beggar
/ˈbɛɡə/
nounIPA: /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.A person who begs.
- 2.A person suffering from extreme poverty.
- 3.(sometimes affectionate) A mean or wretched person; a scoundrel.
- 4.A minced oath for bugger.
verb
- 1.To make a beggar of someone; impoverish.
- 2.To exhaust the resources of; to outdo.
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