scrounge

• Глагол, используемый для описания действия по получению чего-либо, обычно денег или еды, путем попрошайничества, заимствования или взятия без разрешения, часто неформальным или оппортунистическим способом.

A verb used to describe the act of obtaining something, typically money or food, by begging, borrowing, or taking without permission, often in a casual or opportunistic manner.

1. Search for foodB2informal

   To search or forage for food, often by looking in various places.

   Искать еду

   • The hungry travelers scrounged for berries in the forest.
   • He scrounged around the kitchen for something to eat.
   • They scrounged for leftovers after the party.

   Synonymsforagehuntrummagescavengesearchseek

2. Obtain by begging or persuadingB2informal

   To get something by asking, begging, or using charm, often without paying.

   Выпросить

   • He tried to scrounge a cigarette from a stranger.
   • She scrounged a ride to the airport from her neighbor.
   • They scrounged some money off their parents for the concert.

   Synonymsbegbumcadgemoochspongewheedle

   Antonymsdeserveearnmerit