Scrounge

Pronunciation: /skraʊndʒ/

Definitions of scrounge

verb to obtain or collect (something) with difficulty or by searching around for it

Example Sentences

A1 I scrounged some change to buy a candy bar.

A2 She scrounged up enough ingredients to make a simple dinner.

B1 The students scrounged for information to complete their research project.

B2 He managed to scrounge a ride to the airport at the last minute.

C1 The detective had to scrounge for clues to solve the difficult case.

C2 Despite the challenges, she was able to scrounge together a team of experts to work on the project.

Examples of scrounge in a Sentence

formal During times of scarcity, it is common for people to scrounge for resources.

informal I had to scrounge for some change to pay for parking.

slang We scrounged up enough cash to grab some late-night snacks.

figurative He always manages to scrounge up some excuse for being late.

Grammatical Forms of scrounge

• past tense: scrounged
• plural: scrounges
• comparative: more scrounging
• superlative: most scrounging
• present tense: scrounges
• future tense: will scrounge
• perfect tense: have scrounged
• continuous tense: is scrounging
• singular: scrounge
• positive degree: scrounger
• infinitive: to scrounge
• gerund: scrounging
• participle: scrounged

Origin and Evolution of scrounge

First Known Use: 1850 year

Language of Origin: British English

Story behind the word: The word 'scrounge' is believed to have originated from the British military slang in the mid-19th century.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in a derogatory manner to describe acquiring food or supplies in a sneaky or dishonest way, the word 'scrounge' has evolved to also mean obtaining things in a resourceful or creative manner, often with a connotation of making the most out of limited resources.