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scrounging

The correct spelling is scrounging.

How to pronounce scrounging

verb

Say it like: Scr-own-jin-g

The correct spelling is scrounging. To hunt about, especially for something of nominal value; to scavenge or glean. For 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."

Usage Examples

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.

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To hunt about, especially for something of nominal value; to scavenge or glean.
  2. 2.To obtain something of moderate or inconsequential value from another.

noun

  1. 1.The act of one who scrounges.
  2. 2.(in the plural) Material that has been scrounged.

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