Definition of «panhandler»

A panhandler is a person who asks for money or assistance from strangers in public places, usually by holding a sign or directly approaching people.

Sentences with «panhandler»

  • The story, which I can't confirm, is that the animals belong to a homeless panhandler in Santa Barbara, California. (entrepreneur.com)
  • De Blasio spokesman Eric Phillips argued that Hizzoner meant to say panhandlers who do it for fun are making the city's neediest look bad. (nypost.com)
  • New York's billionaire mayor showed ignorance of city subways saying panhandlers are few in city. (dnainfo.com)
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