scrounge

[skrounj]

scrounge Definition

• 1. to obtain something, especially money or food, by asking for it instead of buying it or working for it
• 2. to 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.

• Example

  I managed to scrounge some food from the party.

• Example

  She scrounged around for something to eat.

• Example

  He was always scrounging off his friends.

scrounge Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for scrounge

• beg
• cadge
• sponge
• bum
• freeload

Antonyms for scrounge

• donate
• give
• offer

Idioms Using scrounge

• scrounge for a living

  to survive by constantly searching for food, money, or other necessities

  Example

  Some people in the city have to scrounge for a living.

• scrounge around for

  to search for something in a disorganized way

  Example

  I scrounged around for some change to buy a soda.

• scrounge together

  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.

• scrounge around

  to search for something in a disorganized way

  Example

  I scrounged around in my bag looking for my keys.

• scrounge off

  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'

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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.