scrounge Definition
- 1to obtain something, especially money or food, by asking for it instead of buying it or working for it
- 2to search for and collect discarded items in order to use them
Using scrounge: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "scrounge" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
He scrounged a cigarette off me.
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I managed to scrounge some food from the party.
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She scrounged around for something to eat.
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He was always scrounging off his friends.
scrounge Synonyms and Antonyms
Idioms Using scrounge
Example
Some people in the city have to scrounge for a living.
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I scrounged around for some change to buy a soda.
to gather or collect something from various sources, especially when resources are limited
Example
We managed to scrounge together enough money for a pizza.
Phrases with scrounge
scrounge up
to find or obtain something, especially something that is not easily available
Example
I need to scrounge up some cash for the concert tickets.
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I scrounged around in my bag looking for my keys.
to obtain something, especially money or food, from someone else without paying for it or doing anything in return
Example
He's always scrounging off his parents for money.
Origins of scrounge
originated from the British dialect 'scrunge', meaning 'to steal'
Summary: scrounge in Brief
The verb 'scrounge' [skrounj] means to obtain something, often money or food, by asking for it instead of buying it or working for it. It can also refer to searching for and collecting discarded items. Examples include 'He scrounged a cigarette off me.' and 'She scrounged around for something to eat.' Phrases like 'scrounge up' and 'scrounge off' extend the term's usage, while idioms like 'scrounge for a living' denote survival through constant searching.
