pintis — meaning in English

English meaning

• sponge noun A simple sea creature with a soft, porous skeleton, or the absorbent material made from it (or a synthetic equivalent) used for washing.

Senses

pintis is used for these senses in English:

• sponge (countable) Any of various marine invertebrates of the phylum Porifera, that have a porous skeleton often of silica.
• sponge (countable) A piece of porous material used for washing (originally made from the invertebrates, now often made of plastic).

sponge — full definition

1. noun A simple sea creature with a soft, porous skeleton, or the absorbent material made from it (or a synthetic equivalent) used for washing.
2. noun A light, airy cake.
3. noun A person who lives off other people's generosity without giving anything back.
4. verb To live off, or take advantage of, someone else's money or kindness.

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