alça de panela; pedir esmola; região estreita de terra
1. (noun) A strip of territory that extends out from a larger area, typically a state or region, resembling the handle of a pan
The Oklahoma Panhandle extends westward into Texas and New Mexico.
A alça do Oklahoma se estende para o oeste até Texas e Novo México.
2. (noun) The handle of a cooking pan or skillet
Be careful not to touch the hot panhandle of the frying pan.
Cuidado para não tocar na alça quente da frigideira.
3. (verb) To beg or solicit money from people, especially on the street
He was arrested for panhandling in the downtown area.
Ele foi preso por pedir esmola na área do centro.
In the USA, 'panhandle' as a verb is commonly associated with urban homelessness and poverty, often debated in city policies. Geographically, the term refers to distinctive state regions like Oklahoma Panhandle, Texas Panhandle, and Florida Panhandle. In Brazil, the begging connotation is understood but less frequently used than direct terms like 'mendigar' or 'pedir esmola'.
NYC Slang
hustle, beg, spare change, squeeze
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