scrunge

slang Undefined gunk, crud, or filth. I was appalled when we checked into our room at the motel. The bedsheets reeked of cigarette smoke, and there was a layer of scrunge all around the bathroom sink. You'll probably need to pull out the drainage pump from the washing machine and clean out all the scrunge inside.

Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

scrunge

(skrəndʒ)

n. nastiness; gunk. What is this scrunge on my shoe?

McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions

See also:

creeping crud
creeping-crud
crud
take a drag
take a drag (on something)
blow smoke
use (a little) (bit of) elbow grease
use some elbow grease
cigarette with no name
a cigarette with no name

References in periodicals archive

None of this worried Ebenezer Scrunge, safely ensconced in his luxury flat in Netherton (yes - it is fiction).

It had been a good day for Scrunge, the owner of a long established, but struggling, small manufacturing company and well-known local tight-wad.

The unmistakeable voice of Scrunge's erstwhile business partner, Jacob Gnarley issued forth from Jacob's ghostly visage.

Before Scrunge stood the Ghost of Christmas Past; a curiously androgynous creature with a not-too-bright light shining from the top of its head, flickering occasionally - clearly a Joseph Lucas 'Prince of Darkness' headlamp.

"You can yet change, but be careful who you learn from, Ebenezer Scrunge."

Unable to stand these painful memories and his growing regret of them, Scrunge goes to turn off the headlamp; unfortunately the Lucas switch doesn't work, but the light goes out anyway as the bulbs fails (as usual).

Returned to his room, Scrunge awaits the next ghost.

The family even toast the 'Ogre' Scrunge, but the mere mention of his name puts everyone in a right old cob.

At his nephew Jed's home, Scrunge sees Jed telling everyone that he still believes that it is not too late for his uncle to change.

Scrunge, starting to believe that he may yet reinvent himself, wants to stay but the spirit takes him home; to further make a point the spirit also reveals to Scrunge two emaciated children, clinging to his robes and, quoting Charles Dickens directly, names the boy as Ignorance and the girl as Want.

The spirit warns Scrunge: "Beware them both, and all of their degree, but most of all beware this boy, for on his brow I see that written which is Doom, unless the writing be erased."

The Ghost departs, leaving Scrunge in the realisation that ignorance comes from lack of education and training and that want could be lessened if he faced up to his social responsibilities.

Pays on earth and goodwill to all businessmen; MANUFACTURING

You might wince when you cram yourself into and scrunge yourself out of this incredibly low-slung sportster, but you're in for a driving experience and a half.

Hot little rocket; It's a real driver's delight. TREVOR WALLS enjoys some time with this lightweight roadster

Bad hair days are a thing of the past thanks to a clever new scrunge band called the Hair Genie.

THE IT FILE

During his final year in the sixth form, he developed his masterplan - jewellery stores which cater for attitude not age and sell everything from 50p scrunge bands to pounds 700 diamante handbags.

AGED 19 AND I'VE EARNED pounds 20m; JEWELS IN THE CROWN OF TEENAGE TYCOON REUBEN

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释义	scrunge scrunge slang Undefined gunk, crud, or filth. I was appalled when we checked into our room at the motel. The bedsheets reeked of cigarette smoke, and there was a layer of scrunge all around the bathroom sink. You'll probably need to pull out the drainage pump from the washing machine and clean out all the scrunge inside. Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. scrunge (skrəndʒ) n. nastiness; gunk. What is this scrunge on my shoe? McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions See also: creeping crud creeping-crud crud take a drag take a drag (on something) blow smoke use (a little) (bit of) elbow grease use some elbow grease cigarette with no name a cigarette with no name References in periodicals archive None of this worried Ebenezer Scrunge, safely ensconced in his luxury flat in Netherton (yes - it is fiction). It had been a good day for Scrunge, the owner of a long established, but struggling, small manufacturing company and well-known local tight-wad. The unmistakeable voice of Scrunge's erstwhile business partner, Jacob Gnarley issued forth from Jacob's ghostly visage. Before Scrunge stood the Ghost of Christmas Past; a curiously androgynous creature with a not-too-bright light shining from the top of its head, flickering occasionally - clearly a Joseph Lucas 'Prince of Darkness' headlamp. "You can yet change, but be careful who you learn from, Ebenezer Scrunge." Unable to stand these painful memories and his growing regret of them, Scrunge goes to turn off the headlamp; unfortunately the Lucas switch doesn't work, but the light goes out anyway as the bulbs fails (as usual). Returned to his room, Scrunge awaits the next ghost. The family even toast the 'Ogre' Scrunge, but the mere mention of his name puts everyone in a right old cob. At his nephew Jed's home, Scrunge sees Jed telling everyone that he still believes that it is not too late for his uncle to change. Scrunge, starting to believe that he may yet reinvent himself, wants to stay but the spirit takes him home; to further make a point the spirit also reveals to Scrunge two emaciated children, clinging to his robes and, quoting Charles Dickens directly, names the boy as Ignorance and the girl as Want. The spirit warns Scrunge: "Beware them both, and all of their degree, but most of all beware this boy, for on his brow I see that written which is Doom, unless the writing be erased." The Ghost departs, leaving Scrunge in the realisation that ignorance comes from lack of education and training and that want could be lessened if he faced up to his social responsibilities. Pays on earth and goodwill to all businessmen; MANUFACTURING You might wince when you cram yourself into and scrunge yourself out of this incredibly low-slung sportster, but you're in for a driving experience and a half. Hot little rocket; It's a real driver's delight. TREVOR WALLS enjoys some time with this lightweight roadster Bad hair days are a thing of the past thanks to a clever new scrunge band called the Hair Genie. THE IT FILE During his final year in the sixth form, he developed his masterplan - jewellery stores which cater for attitude not age and sell everything from 50p scrunge bands to pounds 700 diamante handbags. AGED 19 AND I'VE EARNED pounds 20m; JEWELS IN THE CROWN OF TEENAGE TYCOON REUBEN
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