scroungy

adjective

Definition of scroungynext
as in scruffy

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Recent Examples of scroungy The mesh fabric adds a bit of sexiness and fun to your average lounge bra—which, in my drawers, can often err on the scroungy side—and provides the perfect pick-me-up when the girls need a little bit of a lift. — Lily Wohlner, womenshealthmag.com, 9 May 2023 That meant giving the men in that environment scroungy beards and longer sideburns to reflect the era. — Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 16 June 2022 But nobody in particular can be identified except some members of the scroungy New Orleans-Dallas-Galveston demimonde. — Avi Selk, Washington Post, 21 Oct. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scroungy
  1. scruffy
  2. shabby
  3. bedraggled
Adjective
  • Phillies fans still love their collection of scruffy galoots.
    — Grant Brisbee, New York Times, 15 July 2026
  • The suspect is described as a Hispanic or Middle Eastern man, about 35 years old, approximately 5-foot-8 with a thin build, shaved head, brown eyes and scruffy facial hair.
    — Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 30 June 2026
Definition of scruffy
Adjective
  • The influencer, with 24 million plus followers on Instagram, also has a not too shabby career herself.
    — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 21 July 2026
  • The Giants will almost certainly trade Luis Arraez, almost as much to solve the Casey Schmitt/Matt Chapman logjam as to get premium prospects, but the prospects shouldn’t be shabby, either.
    — Grant Brisbee, New York Times, 17 July 2026
Definition of shabby
Adjective
  • Blondie looked rather bedraggled himself, but more or less sober.
    — Stephen King, The Atlantic, 15 May 2026
  • Mary is bedraggled and wet, begging for a gown for a comeback performance in a few days.
    — Katie Walsh, Twin Cities, 18 Apr. 2026
Definition of bedraggled

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“Scroungy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scroungy. Accessed 30 Jul. 2026.

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