scrape up

/skreɪp əp/
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Other forms: scraped up; scraping up; scrapes up

Definitions of scrape up
  1. verb
    gather (money or other resources) together over time
    synonyms: come up, scrape, scratch
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    types:
    nickel-and-dime
    accumulate gradually
    type of:
    accumulate, amass, collect, compile, hoard, pile up, roll up
    get or gather together
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