Meaning of the word scrounge in English

What does scrounge mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

scrounge

US /skraʊndʒ/
UK /skraʊndʒ/

Verb

to obtain (something) by requesting or by searching wherever it is available; to cadge or beg

Example:
He managed to scrounge a cigarette from a stranger.
Can I scrounge a ride to the station?

Noun

an act of scrounging

Example:
He went on a scrounge for spare parts.
It was a bit of a scrounge, but I found what I needed.