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Panhandler vs Panhandled - What's the difference?

panhandler | panhandled |

As a noun panhandler

is one who panhandles; an urban beggar who typically stands on a street with an outstretched container in hand, begging for loose change.

As a verb panhandled is

(panhandle).

panhandler

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • One who panhandles; an urban beggar who typically stands on a street with an outstretched container in hand, begging for loose change.
  • A bum.

    • panhandled

    English

    Verb

    (head)
  • (panhandle)

    • panhandle

    English

    Etymology 1

    pan + handle

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • The handle of a pan.
  • (cartography, US) On a map, where a part of a political entity forms a longish extension such that it resembles the handle of a pan, as with a frying pan.
    • The three counties that form the Oklahoma panhandle were originally part of the Cimmaron Strip.
    The very wide Texas panhandle butts up, at its north, against the Oklahoma panhandle.
    The Florida panhandle is the area west, along the Gulf coast, of the Florida Peninsula.
    Part of Fairfield County, Connecticut consitutes a panhandle, extending into Bronx County, New York.

    Etymology 2

    Probable

    Verb

    (en-verb)
  • (US) To beg for money, especially with a container in hand for receiving loose change, especially on the street, and particularly, by a bum.