About The Word Sponger
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Sponger
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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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