General
scroggin
What does scroggin mean?
A hiker's snack mix of nuts, dried fruit, seeds and chocolate carried on tramps.
"Pack some scroggin for the walk, it's a long one."
Origin
New Zealand (and Australian) tramping term for trail mix; folk-etymologised as an acronym but of uncertain origin.
Frequently asked questions
What is scroggin?
It's trail mix — a hiker's snack of nuts, dried fruit, seeds and chocolate carried on tramps.
Where does the word scroggin come from?
It's a New Zealand and Australian tramping term; it's popularly explained as an acronym but its real origin is uncertain.
Is scroggin the same as trail mix?
Yes — 'scroggin' is simply the Antipodean word for trail mix.
How do you use scroggin in a sentence?
Say something like 'Pack some scroggin for the walk, it's a long one.'
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