Phrase guide

scrounge up

verb · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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verb

Meaning 1

To seek or find despite a lack of apparent resources or availability.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: informal, transitive

Examples

  • Let me look around and see if I can scrounge up any old blankets for you to take to your picnic.

Meaning relationships

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Antonyms: none provided

History

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Across languages

Translations

1 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • German: auftreiben — to find despite a lack of availability