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scrounging

[skrounʤɪŋ]

scrounging Definition

seek to obtain (something, typically food or money) at the expense or through the generosity of others or by stealth.

Using scrounging: Examples

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

  • Example

    He's always scrounging cigarettes off me.

  • Example

    She's been scrounging around for a job for months.

  • Example

    I'm scrounging for enough money to pay my rent this month.

scrounging Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for scrounging

Phrases with scrounging

  • to find or gather something with difficulty

    Example

    I managed to scrounge up enough money to buy a used car.

  • to search for something in a disorganized way

    Example

    I've been scrounging around for my keys for half an hour.

  • to obtain something from someone else without paying for it

    Example

    He's always scrounging off his friends for a place to stay.

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Summary: scrounging in Brief

'Scrounging' [skrounʤɪŋ] is a verb that means to obtain something, usually food or money, at the expense of others or by stealth. It can be used in phrases like 'scrounge up' and 'scrounge around,' which refer to finding or gathering something with difficulty or searching for something in a disorganized way. 'Scrounge off' means to obtain something from someone else without paying for it. Examples include 'He's always scrounging cigarettes off me.' and 'I'm scrounging for enough money to pay my rent this month.'