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scrounger

[ˈskraʊndʒər]

scrounger Definition

  • 1a person who borrows from or lives off others without making any effort to pay for things themselves
  • 2a person who collects or tries to collect something without paying for it

Using scrounger: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "scrounger" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    He's a scrounger who never pays for anything.

  • Example

    She's always asking to borrow money; she's such a scrounger.

  • Example

    The company had to crack down on scroungers who were taking advantage of the free coffee and snacks.

  • Example

    He's been accused of being a scrounger because he collects unemployment benefits.

scrounger Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with scrounger

  • to search for something, often in a disorganized way

    Example

    I had to scrounge around for some change to pay for parking.

  • to obtain something with difficulty or effort

    Example

    I managed to scrounge up enough money to buy a sandwich.

  • to rely on someone else for financial support or resources

    Example

    He's been scrounging off his parents ever since he dropped out of college.

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Summary: scrounger in Brief

'Scrounger' [ˈskraʊndʒər] refers to a person who borrows or collects things without paying for them, often relying on others for financial support. It is commonly used to describe someone who takes advantage of others without making any effort to pay for things themselves. The term has related phrases like 'scrounge around,' 'scrounge up,' and 'scrounge off.'