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
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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Often given to people who are tall. Very ironic
Often given to people who are tall. Very ironic
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The word is the combination of two Spanish slang words, Pansa a slang term meaning large belly and Panocha, the slang term for vagina.
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Always funny and is a family man when it comes to jokes - appreciates dad and dead baby jokes equally. Doesn't depend on Instagram for validation which is rare and great. Decent taste in music. Incredible at roasting and hates nice people.
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A: Aww man, the sidewalk is blocked up by 5 people all wearing the same green shirt, this can only mean Greenpeace is engaging in institutionalized panhandling again.
B: Quick, pretend you're on your cell phone and whatever you do do not make eye contact.
B: Quick, pretend you're on your cell phone and whatever you do do not make eye contact.
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