What does cadge mean?

Cadge means to obtain (something) by persistent asking or persuasion, especially in a shameless or underhand way.

Examples:

- He tried to cadge a lift home from his boss, but she said no.

- Don't cadge money off your friends, get a job!

- She cadged a cigarette from the man sitting next to her.

- He'd even cadged a lift to work with a friend.