Antonyms for scrounger

Grammar : Noun

Spell : skrounj

Phonetic Transcription : skraʊndʒ

Definition of scrounger

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 leech : noun parasite
As in parasite : noun something that exists by taking from or depending on another
As in sponge : noun moocher
As in thief : noun person who steals
As in beggar : noun person asking for charity
As in scavenger : noun forager
As in cadger : noun beggar
As in larcenist : noun stealer
As in pilferer : noun larcenist
As in purloiner : noun larcenist
As in stealer : noun larcenist

Example sentences :

Desperately we got up to look round for some shelter, and George, our champion "scrounger," discovered a chicken-house.
Extract from : « Adventures of a Despatch Rider » by W. H. L. Watson

Synonyms for scrounger

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