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Sponger

/ˈspʌnd͡ʒɚ/ · noun

Meaning

One who uses a sponge..

Definitions by Sense

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does sponger mean?

Sponger means One who uses a sponge..

What is a synonym for sponger?

Common synonyms include moocher, cadger, scrounger, freeloader.

What is the opposite of sponger?

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How do you use sponger in a sentence?

Use sponger where its definition matches the intended context.

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