Meaning & use
Pawning
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Leaving a valuable item with a pawnbroker as security for a loan.
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He resorted to pawning his watch to cover the rent.
Pawning family jewelry felt like a last resort for the struggling family.
A note on using this word
The item pawned can be reclaimed, or 'redeemed,' by repaying the loan plus interest before a set deadline.
Words with a similar meaning
hocking
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Words with an opposite meaning
redeeming
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