noun
sponging
noun
1
The act of wiping, cleaning, or applying something with a sponge.
"A quick sponging got most of the stain out."
2
The act of living off someone else's money or generosity.
"His constant sponging off friends finally wore out their patience."
How to Use Sponging
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither cleaning something with a sponge, or freeloading off someone.
Common pairings
sponging off relatives
Word Forms
spongings plural
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A quick _____ got most of the stain out.