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:
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He managed to scrounge a cigarette from a stranger.
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Can I scrounge a ride to the station?
Noun
an act of scrounging
Example:
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He went on a scrounge for spare parts.
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It was a bit of a scrounge, but I found what I needed.