scroungy
Americanadjective
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given to or characterized by scrounging.
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shabby or slovenly.
scroungy clothes.
Etymology
Origin of scroungy
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"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
The promise of dessert makes the "hunting and gathering" vibes of picking over the leftovers feel more whimsical and less scroungy.
From Salon ● Jun. 4, 2022
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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