scrunge

== English == === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /skɹʌnd͡ʒ/ Rhymes: -ʌndʒ === Etymology 1 === ==== Noun ==== scrunge (uncountable) (music, slang, derogatory) An inauthentic form of grunge music. === Etymology 2 === ==== Noun ==== scrunge (plural scrunges) (tiddlywinks) A shot where the wink enters the pot but bounces out again. === Etymology 3 === Probably a corruption of scrounge. ==== Verb ==== scrunge (third-person singular simple present scrunges, present participle scrunging, simple past and past participle scrunged) To scour (search) desperately for resources such as food or equipment. === Etymology 4 === Possibly a corruption of scrunch. ==== Verb ==== scrunge (third-person singular simple present scrunges, present participle scrunging, simple past and past participle scrunged) To squeeze; to scrunch. === Etymology 5 === Blend of scum +‎ grunge. ==== Noun ==== scrunge (countable and uncountable, plural scrunges) Scunge; muck; a disgusting and (usually) semiliquid substance. A scruffy and impoverished individual. ==== Verb ==== scrunge (third-person singular simple present scrunges, present participle scrunging, simple past and past participle scrunged) To make or become scrungy.