charity mugger

English

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Noun

charity mugger (plural charity muggers)

1. (idiomatic, derogatory) A person employed by a charity, or by an intermediary fundraising agency employed by the charity, who stands in the street and invites passersby to set up standing orders or direct debits to make regular donations to the charity.

Synonyms

• chugger