vongata

Finnish

verb
Definitions
  • (colloquial) to beg (often in an intruding manner, refusing to accept no for an answer, e.g. of a man pleading with a woman for sex)

Etymology

Borrowed from Swedish fånga.

Origin

Swedish

fånga

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