scrouger

/ˈskraʊɡər/

Definitions

1. noun

a person who searches for and gathers food or other useful items, especially in a casual or unofficial manner.

“As a scrouger, he managed to find a free meal at the local food bank.”

2. verb

to search for and gather food or other useful items, especially in a casual or unofficial manner.

“After the hurricane, people were scrouging for supplies in the devastated area.”

Synonyms

  • forager
  • scavenger

Antonyms

  • collector
  • hoarder