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Meaning of scrounging

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

scrounging

verb

Definitions

  1. To hunt about, especially for something of nominal value; to scavenge or glean.

  2. To obtain something of moderate or inconsequential value from another.

    Example: As long as he's got someone who'll let him scrounge off them, he'll never settle down and get a full-time job.

noun

Definitions

  1. The act of one who scrounges.

  2. (in the plural) Material that has been scrounged.