Yiddish

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Etymology

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From שנאָרן (shnorn) +‎ ־ער (-er). Compare German Schnorrer, schnorren.

Noun

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שנאָרער (shnorerm, plural שנאָרערס (shnorers)

  1. beggar
  2. moocher, parasite

Descendants

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  • Dutch: sjnorrer
  • English: schnorrer
  • Hebrew: שְׁנוֹרֵר (shnorér)