scroungers

[US]/[ˈskrʌndʒəz]/
[UK]/[ˈskrɑːndʒərz]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.People who obtain things by unfair or dishonest means, especially by mooching or taking advantage of others.; A person who lives by obtaining goods or money from others without contributing themselves.
v.To obtain something from someone by unfair or dishonest means; to mooch.

Phrases & Collocations

those scroungers

scroungers always

avoid scroungers

called scroungers

scroungers' tricks

like scroungers

are scroungers

real scroungers

Example Sentences

the scroungers were always looking for free food and drinks.

we warned the kids not to be scroungers and to earn their own money.

he's a notorious scrounger, always borrowing money and never paying back.

the scroungers tried to sneak into the concert without a ticket.

don't be a scrounger; offer to help with the chores.

the company fired the scroungers who were taking advantage of the system.

we need to stop these scroungers from exploiting our generosity.

the scroungers were hoping for handouts from the tourists.

he accused them of being scroungers trying to get something for nothing.

the landlord warned the tenants not to be scroungers with the utilities.

we caught the scroungers stealing snacks from the vending machine.

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