scrounger

scrounge

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [skrounj]
- /skraʊndʒ/
- /ˈskraʊn.dʒə(r)/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [skrounj]
- /skraʊndʒ/

Definitions of scrounger word

verb with object scrounger to borrow (a small amount or item) with no intention of repaying or returning it: to scrounge a cigarette. 1
verb with object scrounger to gather together by foraging; seek out: We'll try to scrounge enough food for supper from the neighbors. 1
verb without object scrounger to borrow, especially a small item one is not expected to return or replace. 1
noun scrounger a habitual borrower; sponger. 1
noun scrounger an act or instance of scrounging. 1
noun scrounger a person who exists by foraging. 1

See all 7 definitions of scrounger

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Origin of scrounger

First appearance:

before 1905

One of the 15% newest English words

First recorded in 1905-10; alteration of dial. scringe to glean

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Parts of speech for Scrounger

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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scrounger popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 51% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for scrounger

noun scrounger

asker — to put a question to; inquire of: I asked him but he didn't answer.
beggar — A beggar is someone who lives by asking people for money or food.
bootlicker — to seek the favor or goodwill of in a servile, degraded way; toady to.
borrower — A borrower is a person or organization that borrows money.
cadger — a person who cadges

All 20 Synonyms of scrounger