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Sponger

Sponger Meaning & Definition
Sponger Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Sponger?

[n] a follower who hangs around a host (without benefit to the host) in hope of gain or advantage
[n] a workman employed to collect sponges

Synonyms | Synonyms for Sponger: leech | parasite | sponge

Related Terms | Find terms related to Sponger:

See Also | follower | working man | working person | workman

Sponger In Webster's Dictionary

\Spon"ger\, n. 1. One who sponges, or uses a sponge. 2. One employed in gathering sponges. 3. Fig.: A parasitical dependent; a hanger-on.

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