noun
sponger
Sponger (noun) means one who uses a sponge.
noun
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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Etymology
From sponge + -er.
Rhymes for sponger
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What is the meaning of sponger?
"sponger" (noun) means one who uses a sponge.
What are the different meanings of sponger?
"sponger" has 3 main meanings: 1. One who uses a sponge; 2. A parasitic hanger-on; 3. A person or vessel employed in gathering sponges from the sea.