begathon

English

noun

Definitions

(slang) A fundraising drive that actively solicits donations, especially one to support a public television or radio station.

Etymology

Suffix from English beg.

Origin

English

beg

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Cognates and derived terms

beg English
beggable English
beggar English
begger English
beggest English
beggeth English
begging English
begware English
outbeg English
beggen Middle English
bédgeux Norman
beg Volapük
begi Sranan Tongo