scrounge

• Verbe décrivant le fait d'obtenir quelque chose, généralement de l'argent ou de la nourriture, en mendiant, en empruntant ou en prenant sans permission, souvent de manière informelle ou opportuniste.

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.

   Chercher de la nourriture

   • 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.

   Synonymesforagehuntrummagescavengesearchseek

2. Obtain by begging or persuadingB2informal

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

   obtenir en mendiant ou en quémandant

   • 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.

   Synonymesbegbumcadgemoochspongewheedle

   Antonymesdeserveearnmerit