Scrounger Meaning in English
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Definition
A scrounger is a person who habitually gets things, such as money or food, from others without giving anything in return, often by asking or taking advantage.
Usage & Nuances
'Scrounger' is slightly informal and often negative, used to describe people who habitually seek things they could get themselves. Common with 'a bit of a scrounger', 'benefit scrounger'. Used for both minor and serious cases; avoid using as a direct insult.
Example Sentences
Tom is a real scrounger—he never pays for lunch.
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Nobody likes a scrounger in the office.
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She called him a scrounger because he took her snacks.
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Don’t be such a scrounger—buy your own ticket next time!
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He has a reputation as a bit of a scrounger at parties.
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If you keep acting like a scrounger, people will stop inviting you out.
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