scroungerfish
nounUK /ˈskraʊndʒəfɪʃ/
US /ˈskraʊndʒərfɪʃ/
A scroungerfish is a pretend fish that looks for leftover food to eat.
The little scroungerfish swam behind the big fish hoping for crumbs.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. A person who always takes food or things from others without giving back.
My cousin is a real scroungerfish at every family picnic.
3. A sneaky animal that steals scraps from other animals' meals.
The seagull acted like a scroungerfish, snatching fries from the table.
4. A made-up sea creature used in stories to teach sharing.
In the tale, the scroungerfish learned to catch its own dinner.