English · Phrasal verb Attested

scrounge up

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To seek or find despite a lack of apparent resources or availability.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Tìm hoặc có được thứ gì đó dù khó khăn

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Where it’s used: Used American English

Let me look around and see if I can scrounge up any old blankets for you to take to your picnic.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “scrounge up” mean?

To seek or find despite a lack of apparent resources or availability.

Is “scrounge up” formal or informal?

scrounge up is generally informal.