scroungy

[ skroun-jee ]

adjective

, scroung·i·er, scroung·i·est.

1. given to or characterized by scrounging.
2. shabby or slovenly:

   scroungy clothes.

Word History and Origins

Origin of scroungy¹

scrounge + -y ¹

Example Sentences

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

From Salon

"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

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

The promise of dessert makes the "hunting and gathering" vibes of picking over the leftovers feel more whimsical and less scroungy.

From Salon

The director makes the former-soldier comrades in arms a scroungy bunch of PTSD-plagued twitchy types, literally in the case of a character played by Thomas Jane with Tourette syndrome.

From Seattle Times

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