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schnorren.

to scrounge, sponge, cadge

9 characters2 syllables approx.Deutsch language

Meaning & usage

verb/ˈʃnɔʁən/
  1. to scrounge, sponge, cadge

    informal · weak
    Er schnorrt sich so durch die Gegend
    Kann ich mir 'ne Zigarette von dir schnorren?
Where this word comes from

Rotwelsch, from a musical instrument, formerly used by beggar musicians, the Schnurre or Schnurrpfeife.

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