Scrooged: meaning, definitions and examples
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scrooged
[ skrudสd ]
attitude, behavior
"Scrooged" is an informal term used to describe someone who is miserly, selfish, or grumpy, much like the character Ebenezer Scrooge from Charles Dickens' 'A Christmas Carol.' The term evokes the notion of a person who is not generous, particularly during the holiday season. It reflects a general attitude of negativity or stinginess.
Synonyms
cheapskate, grumpy, miserly, stingy.
Examples of usage
- Don't be such a Scrooged person during Christmas.
- He Scrooged the entire holiday party with his complaints.
- She has a Scrooged attitude when it comes to sharing gifts.
Translations
Translations of the word "scrooged" in other languages:
๐ต๐น esquisito
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคเคเฅเคธ
๐ฉ๐ช geizig
๐ฎ๐ฉ pelit
๐บ๐ฆ ัะบะฝะฐัะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ skฤ py
๐ฏ๐ต ใฑใใช
๐ซ๐ท avare
๐ช๐ธ tacaรฑo
๐น๐ท cimri
๐ฐ๐ท ์ธ์ํ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุจุฎูู
๐จ๐ฟ lakomรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ lakomรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ๅๅฌ็
๐ธ๐ฎ skopar
๐ฎ๐ธ sniรฐugur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะฐัะฐาฃ
๐ฌ๐ช แกแฎแแแแแจแแ แแกแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ xษsis
๐ฒ๐ฝ tacaรฑo
Etymology
The term 'Scrooged' derives from the character Ebenezer Scrooge in Charles Dickens' classic novella 'A Christmas Carol,' published in 1843. Scrooge is depicted as a bitter old miser who despises Christmas and the spirit of giving. The transformation of Scrooge from a greedy and selfish man into someone who embraces kindness and generosity serves as a central theme in the story, highlighting the importance of compassion and connection with others. 'Scrooged' started to emerge in everyday language as a descriptor for similar attitudes as the character exhibited, especially around the Christmas season. The use of 'Scrooged' has since expanded beyond the context of Christmas to comment on any miserly or unkind behavior, making it a poignant cultural reference in discussions about generosity and the human spirit.