What does scrounging mean?
To search for food or other necessities in a casual or irregular way, often in a way that is considered disreputable or unseemly. To search or rummage through something in a casual or irregular way.
Example
"The homeless man was scrounging through the trash cans for food."
Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.