Antonyms for scrounge around


Grammar : Verb
Spell : skrounj
Phonetic Transcription : skraÊŠndÊ’


Definition 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

Synonyms for scrounge around

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