What is a panhandel?

Panhandle is a verb that means to beg for money or food, especially on the street. It is often used in a derogatory way, but can also be used in a more neutral or even positive way to describe someone who is trying to make a living by asking for donations.

The word "panhandle" comes from the Middle English word "pan", meaning a cooking vessel or container, and the word "handle", meaning to hold or carry. It was originally used to refer to the practice of carrying a pan around to collect food or money, but it is now more commonly used in the more general sense of begging.