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Rarescrounging
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.To hunt about, especially for something of nominal value; to scavenge or glean.
- 2.To obtain something of moderate or inconsequential value from another.
noun
- 1.The act of one who scrounges.
- 2.(in the plural) Material that has been scrounged.
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