on the cadge

on the cadge

informal Begging for or sponging things from other people. Primarily heard in Australia. My brother's been on the cadge ever since he dropped out of college, and our poor parents give him everything he asks for. I hate being on the cadge like this, but until I find a new job, I'm pretty broke.
See also: cadge, on
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