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Scrounge: meaning, definitions and examples

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scrounge

 

[ skraสŠndส’ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

gather resources

To scrounge means to seek to obtain something, often through informal or makeshift means. It often implies a level of resourcefulness or cleverness in acquiring the desired items, sometimes at the expense of others. This term can be used in contexts related to searching for food, money, or any necessary resources, often without contributing equally in return. Scrounging may be viewed negatively when perceived as exploiting others' generosity.

Synonyms

collect, forage, gather, procure.

Examples of usage

  • He often scrounged for lunch from leftovers.
  • She scrounged up enough money to buy a ticket.
  • They scrounged around the house for old furniture.
  • He was notorious for scrounging drinks from his friends.

Translations

Translations of the word "scrounge" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น mendigar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค–เฅเคถ เค•เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช betteln

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mengemis

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะพะฟั€ะพัˆะฐะนะบัƒะฒะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ bล‚agaฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ไนž้ฃŸใ™ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท mendier

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ mendigar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท dilencilik yapmak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ตฌ๊ฑธํ•˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูŠุชุณูˆู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลพebrat

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ลพobraลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไนž่ฎจ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ prositi

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ fรก um framan

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบะตะดะตะนะปั–ะบ ะตั‚ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒชแƒ แƒฃแƒ›แƒแƒ แƒ’แƒแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dilษ™nmษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ mendigar

Etymology

The word 'scrounge' originates from the early 19th century, derived from the dialectal term 'scrunge', which meant to gather or scrape together. It is believed to have roots in the word 'scrape', reflecting the action of collecting or gathering together with minimal effort. The informal use of 'scrounge' became popular in the context of people seeking food or basic needs through clever means, rather than through direct payment or work. Over time, it has come to encompass a more general meaning of obtaining resources or items without following conventional methods, often highlighting a degree of cleverness or ingenuity in the process. The term has been used in various cultural contexts, illustrating the ways in which individuals navigate challenges related to scarcity.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #36,289, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.