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Jyutpingwaak6 leon2
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Definition
To ask for financial support; to raise or ask for money.
colloquialmoneyslang
How it's used
This term carries a strong negative connotation of someone being a nuisance or a parasite. It is specifically used for people who habitually beg or borrow money without the intention of paying it back, rather than a genuine emergency request. The imagery suggests someone spinning a wheel to extract resources from others repeatedly.
Examples
He is always asking for money, it is really annoying.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with literal wheel-related terms, as it is strictly slang for financial begging. It is highly offensive and should not be used in professional or polite company.
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