Homeless streetperson on the street, begging for handouts in New York City.
Homeless person living on the streets shabbily dressed may be forced to live on the streets in precarious circumstances.
Begging is the practice of imploring others to grant a favor, often a gift of money, with little or no expectation of reciprocation. A person doing such is called a beggar or panhandler. Beggars may operate in public places such as transport routes, urban parks, and markets.