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(v.) The sexual acts performed by the homeless for donations, usually being money. Usually performed on the pavement or a piece of cardboard. Dammit Jimmy, close your eyes! Those people are panhandling!!
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Also referred to begging, sponging, spanging. Aggressive panhandling involves the solicitation of donations in an inappropriate and intimidating manner. This is not mugging, but rather a "borderline" activity which is often prohibited by law.
Etymology: back-formation from panhandler, probably from panhandle, noun; from the extended forearm Date: 1894 intransitive verb : to stop people on the street and ask for food or money : beg transitive verb 1 : to accost on the street and beg from 2 : to get by panhandling "Hey did you see that bum panhandling. His sign said, 'My Father was Killed by Ninjas, Need Money for Karate lessons.' He would be better off with a bottle of Jack Daniels and vial of crack."
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