schooien

Definitions of schooien
  1. verb
    make a solicitation or entreaty for something; request urgently or persistently
    synonyms: bedelen, bietsen, mooizitten, schooieren
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    types:
    aanschieten, lobbyen
    detain in conversation by or as if by holding on to the outer garments of; as for political or economic favors
    type of:
    verzoeken, vragen
    express the need or desire for; ask for
  2. verb
    obtain or seek to obtain by cadging or wheedling
    synonyms: bedelen, bietsen, schooieren
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    type of:
    afsmeken, bedelen
    ask to obtain free
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