Third-person singular simple present indicative form of beg

plural of beg

(idiomatic) To be available but wasted, unused, or not actualized.

(chiefly attributive) begging the question; that which begs the question; logically circular.

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of beg to differ

present participle of beg to differ

simple past tense and past participle of beg to differ

A bowl held by a beggar seeking money and food. / (figurative) Used in reference to a plea for help.

plural of begging bowl

(Internet slang) The practice of indirectly soliciting money or other material benefits from members of an online community, often with sad stories of personal or family hardship intended to evoke feelings of sympathy.