scrounger
/ˈskraʊn.dʒər/ · scroun.ger
noun
- One who scrounges for food, shelter, or other necessities, often in a desperate or irregular manner. The homeless man was a scrounger, always on the lookout for a free meal or a place to sleep.
- A person who searches for and collects scrap metal, paper, or other recyclable materials. The scrounger spent his days rummaging through trash cans and dumpsters to find valuable recyclables to sell.
- A person who searches for and collects information, often in a casual or unofficial manner. The scrounger spent hours scouring the internet for rumors and gossip about the celebrity's personal life.
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Did you know? The term 'scrounger' gained popularity during World War II, when people in the UK and other countries were forced to scrounge for food and other necessities due to rationing and shortages.