scrounge
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B2
/skraʊndʒ/
obtain stealthily
Etymology
Etymology Information
'scrounge' originates from the British dialect, specifically the word 'scrunge,' where 'scrunge' meant 'to search stealthily.'
Historical Evolution
'scrunge' transformed into the modern English word 'scrounge' in the early 20th century.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to search stealthily,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to seek to obtain something at the expense of others.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
an act of scrounging; a search for something to obtain without paying.
The scrounge for food became a daily routine.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42