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Beggy-beggy

[beg-ee-beg-ee]
Adjective

Definition

Mooching, parasitic, or constantly asking for handouts.

Example Sentences

Patois:
Nobody nuh like beggy-beggy people who never want fi work.
English:
Nobody likes mooching people who never want to work.
Patois:
Stop act so beggy-beggy and buy yuh own food.
English:
Stop acting so clingy/mooching and buy your own food.

Usage Tip

Used disapprovingly for someone who constantly begs or asks for food, money, or favors.

Patois Synonym:
English Synonym: mooching; parasitic; freeloading
Tags:CharacterDerogatory
Category:Character, Traits & Emotions

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