Meaning of the word scrounger in English
What does scrounger mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
scrounger
US /ˈskraʊn.dʒər/
UK /ˈskraʊn.dʒər/
Noun
a person who tries to get things, especially money or food, from other people without working for them or intending to pay for them
Example:
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He's a real scrounger, always asking for money but never offering to pay it back.
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The government introduced stricter rules to crack down on welfare scroungers.