begbegbegsbeggedbeggingverb (begs, begging, begged)1to ask somebody for something especially in an anxious way because you want or need it very much: She begged me to stay with her.He begged for help.2to ask for money or food because you are very poor: There are a lot of people begging in the streets.I beg your pardon (formal) I am sorry: I beg your pardon, could you say that again?