charity mugger: meaning & examples

Meanings:

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  UKUSglobalinformalpejorative
  • A person who solicits charitable donations in public spaces—often persistently or aggressively—frequently by approaching passersby on the street or at events.
  • A fundraiser perceived as overly intrusive or coercive in the manner of requesting contributions.

  Examples

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  • The charity mugger approached us relentlessly on the street corner, asking for donations.

    El recaudador de caridad nos abordó sin descanso en la esquina de la calle pidiendo donaciones.

  • Every summer, charity muggers set up booths at the festival entrance to collect funds.

    Cada verano, los recaudadores de caridad instalan puestos en la entrada del festival para recolectar fondos.

  • I had to politely decline the charity mugger who followed me through the shopping mall.

    Tuve que rechazar cortésmente al recaudador de caridad que me siguió por el centro comercial.

  • Charity muggers often work in teams to maximize the number of people they can approach.

    Los recaudadores de caridad a menudo trabajan en equipo para maximizar la cantidad de personas a las que pueden abordar.