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scroungy

American  
[skroun-jee] / ˈskraʊn dʒi /

adjective

scroungier, scroungiest
  1. given to or characterized by scrounging.

  2. shabby or slovenly.

    scroungy clothes.


Etymology

Origin of scroungy

scrounge + -y 1

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"Telemarketers" scroungy realism makes it stand out in a popular mainstream genre that's been buffed to a shine.

From Salon Aug. 27, 2023

"Telemarketers" scroungy realism makes it stand out in a popular mainstream genre that's been buffed to a shine through the work of notable documentarians working with skilled editors and researchers.

From Salon Aug. 27, 2023

In the early days of the pandemic, she encouraged her followers to enjoy those scroungy meals we were all making in an effort to stretch out time between trips to the store.

From Washington Post Apr. 18, 2023

Do I need more money gotten in some scroungy way?

From Forbes Sep. 25, 2014

But also many houses where nothing was cooking, where no one was laughing or even talking, dark rooms full of weary faces and scroungy dogs.

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides

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