👉 Scroogs, also known as "the miser," is a character in the novel "The Importance of Being Earnest" by Oscar Wilde. The term originated from the old English proverb that said "a man with a good heart can be a scrooge." Scrooge is an unpleasant and unloving character who lives in a miserly manner, often living off his own wealth or through misfortune. Scroogs are typically portrayed as having a cynical attitude towards life and people.