Schnorrer

noun

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Definitions

Noun

1
beggar
2
(Yiddish) a scrounger who takes advantage of the generosity of others wordnet
3
sponger (person who takes advantage of the generosity of others)

Synonyms

beggar beggar bum bummer cadger hobo

Etymology

Borrowed from Yiddish שנאָרער (shnorer) or German Schnorrer.

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