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Synonyms for scrounge around
| Grammar : Verb |
| Spell : skrounj |
| Phonetic Transcription : skraʊndʒ |
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Définition of scrounge around
Origin :- "to acquire by irregular means," 1915, alteration of dialectal scrunge "to search stealthily, rummage, pilfer" (1909), of uncertain origin, perhaps from dialectal scringe "to pry about;" or perhaps related to scrouge, scrooge "push, jostle" (1755, also Cockney slang for "a crowd"), probably suggestive of screw, squeeze. Popularized by the military in World War I. Related: Scrounged; scrounging.
- As in dawdle : verb delay; waste time
Antonyms for scrounge around
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