scrape up meaning

UK /skreɪp ʌp/ US /skreɪp ʌp/ 2 syllables

scrape up (verb): gather (money or other resources) together over time.

Definition of scrape up

  1. gather (money or other resources) together over time
    • She had scraped together enough money for college
    • they scratched a meager living

    Synonyms: scrape, scratch, come up

    Type of: roll up

    Kinds: nickel-and-dime

How to pronounce scrape up

scrape up is pronounced /skreɪp ʌp/ in British English and /skreɪp ʌp/ in American English. It has 2 syllables.

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