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Definition of scroungy

scroungy

/ˈskraʊn.dʒi/
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scroungy Lexical Profile

scroungy Game Scores & Validity

• adjective

1

North American Shabby, dirty, unkempt, or dilapidated in appearance.

Example

"The stray dog looked rather scroungy after weeks of wandering through the alleys."

2

Inclined to scrounge, freeload, or live off the generosity of others.

Example

"His scroungy habits eventually alienated his roommates, who grew tired of sharing their groceries."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse 'scroungy' with the more common adjective 'scungy' or 'grungy', though in informal American English 'scroungy' often overlaps with them to mean shabby or unkempt.

• Rhymes for scroungy

• Nearby Words

scrotum
scrounge
scrounger
scroungy
scrub
scrub python
scrubbable

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Scroungy. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/scroungy
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