panhandler

/pænˈhændlər/

Definitions

1. noun

A person, especially in a city, who asks for money on the street, often in a persistent and annoying manner.

“The city’s residents complained about the increasing number of panhandlers on the main street.”

Synonyms

  • beggars
  • hobos
  • vagrants

Antonyms

  • donor
  • philanthropist