scrounger

/ˈskraʊn.dʒər/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who searches for and collects scraps of food, clothing, or other useful items, often in a casual or disreputable manner.

“The city’s homeless population were mostly scroungers, searching for food in dumpsters and trash cans.”

Synonyms

  • panhandler
  • squeegee
  • vagrant

Antonyms

  • benefactor
  • philanthropist