cadges

Cadges is the third-person singular form of cadge, meaning to obtain something by asking for it rather than paying or working for it.

The word carries connotations of mooching or scrounging—getting things through persistent requests rather than outright begging.

He cadges cigarettes from coworkers whenever he runs out.

Someone who cadges is typically seen as a minor nuisance rather than a serious threat, exploiting social goodwill for small favors.