to borrow (a small amount or item) with no intention of repaying or returning it

to scrounge a cigarette.

to gather together by foraging; seek out

We'll try to scrounge enough food for supper from the neighbors.

to borrow, esp. a small item one is not expected to return or replace.

a habitual borrower; sponger.

an act or instance of scrounging.

a person who exists by foraging. Also, scrounger ( for defs. 4, 6 ) . ?

scrounge around, to search or forage for something, esp. in a haphazard or disorganized fashion; hunt for

We scrounged around for something to eat.