Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

scrouge

verb
/skraʊdʒ/
Definition
To squeeze or press tightly; to huddle or crowd together.
Examples
  • She had to scrouge into the crowded bus during rush hour.
  • Squirrels often scrouge for food in the park.
Meaning
The act of gathering or pushing close together, often in a way that implies discomfort or lack of space.
Synonyms
  • crowd
  • huddle
  • compress
  • bundle