Begging vs. Bigging — What's the Difference?

Begging (also panhandling) is the practice of imploring others to grant a favor, often a gift of money, with little or no expectation of reciprocation. A person doing such is called a beggar or panhandler.

Present participle of big

To ask (someone) for something in an urgent or humble manner

(obsolete) A home.

To ask for (something) in an urgent or humble manner

A building, especially an outbuilding.

To ask for (food or money, for instance) as a beggar.

Alternative form of biggin

To ask (permission) to do something

To evade; dodge

To take for granted without proof

To ask for something, especially money or food from strangers, in an urgent or humble manner.

To live as a beggar.

To make an urgent or humble plea

The act of one who begs.

Inflection of beg

A solicitation for money or food (especially in the street by an apparently penniless person)