brokefishing
(slang, neologism) The practice of playing financially disadvantaged with the goal of having another party in an interpersonal relationship spend more money or provide a financial safety net or in ord
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(slang, neologism) The practice of playing financially disadvantaged with the goal of having another party in an interpersonal relationship spend more money or provide a financial safety net or in order to attract immaterial benefits such as sympathy.
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(slang, neologism) To subject to brokefishing.
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(US, slang, derogatory) With no or little money.
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(US, slang, derogatory) A poor person.