0 present participle of panhandle --
1 to ask strangers (= people that you do not know) for money, especially in a public place: --
He was arrested for panhandling.
Since the opening of the dog park, the loitering, panhandling, etc. once prevalent in the park have decreased.
For example, he sponsored civility ordinances against public urination, public drinking, aggressive panhandling, sleeping in parks, sitting on sidewalks, and driving with a suspended license.
Begging or panhandling is one option, but is becoming increasingly illegal in many cities.
A few of the crime related issues the group focuses on include decreasing graffiti, litter, aggressive panhandling, and visible drug dealing.
He disclosed that her panhandling gave her an annual income of between $10,000 to $15,000.
In certain regions, gutter punks are notorious for panhandling and often display cardboard signs that make statements about their lifestyles.
Such instances have led to the creation of local laws that prohibit aggressive panhandling.
Several reports indicate that he had resorted to panhandling in the years before.
