ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Sponger

Definition & Meaning

Pronunciation /ˈspʌnd͡ʒɚ/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Sponger is a noun meaning One who uses a sponge.

Meaning

One who uses a sponge.

More Meanings

  1. A parasitic hanger-on.
  2. A person or vessel employed in gathering sponges from the sea.
  3. A device for sponging cloth by means of a perforated adjustable cylinder.

Word Forms

Synonyms for sponger

Depending on context, synonyms include moocher, cadger, scrounger, freeloader.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include scrounger, cadger, moocher, freeloader, parasite, deadbeat.

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