Associations to the word «Scrounging»

Wiktionary

SCROUNGE, verb. To hunt about, especially for something of nominal value; to scavenge or glean.
SCROUNGE, verb. To obtain something of moderate or inconsequential value from another.
SCROUNGE, noun. Someone who scrounges; a scrounger.
SCROUNGE UP, verb. (idiomatic) To seek or find despite a lack of apparent resources or availability.

Dictionary definition

SCROUNGE, verb. Collect or look around for (food).
SCROUNGE, verb. Obtain or seek to obtain by cadging or wheedling; "he is always shnorring cigarettes from his friends".

Wise words

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