1. to search for and collect something, especially by asking others or looking in various places
Usage: informal
2. to obtain something by asking for it persistently or by borrowing
Usage: informal

Examples

• She scrounged through the garage looking for spare parts.
• He scrounged enough money to buy lunch.
• The students scrounged materials for their science project.
• They scrounged around the kitchen for something to eat.
• I scrounged a ride to the airport from my neighbor.
• The artist scrounged old newspapers for her collage.