1. to obtain (something) by begging or borrowing with no intention of reparation: scrounged a few dollars off my brother.
2. to obtain by salvaging or foraging; round up.
3. to seek to obtain something by begging or borrowing with no intention of reparation: scrounge for a cigarette.
4. to forage about in an effort to acquire something at no cost: scrounging around the kitchen for a late-night snack.

1. to hunt about, especially for something of nominal value; to scavenge or glean.
2. to obtain something of moderate or inconsequential value from another.
3. someone who scrounges; a scrounger.

1. collect or look around for (food)
2. obtain or seek to obtain by cadging or wheedling