NYT Dictionary

BEGGING

/ˈbɛɡɪŋ/
NounVerbBEG-gingbeg-ging · 2 syllablesGrade 10

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024

Meaning

The act of one who begs.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English

From Middle English begging, beggyng, beggynge, equivalent to beg + -ing (gerund ending).

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

beggarymendicancybegimplorepraysolicittapappealingadjuratorybeseeching

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 3 recorded puzzles:

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