noun
sponger
Sponger (noun) means a person who makes use of a sponge.
noun
1
A person who makes use of a sponge.
2
(informal) Someone who lives off other people without giving anything back.
3
A person or boat that collects sponges from the sea.
4
A machine that dampens cloth using a cylinder with holes in it.
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Etymology
Formed from sponge and the suffix -er.
Synonyms
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What is the meaning of sponger?
"sponger" (noun) means a person who makes use of a sponge.
What is another word for sponger?
Other words for "sponger" include parasite, leech, sponge.
What are the different meanings of sponger?
"sponger" has 3 main meanings: 1. A person who makes use of a sponge; 2. (informal) Someone who lives off other people without giving anything back; 3. A person or boat that collects sponges from the sea.
