sponger Meaning, Definition & Usage
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noun a workman employed to collect sponges
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noun a follower who hangs around a host (without benefit to the host) in hope of gain or advantage
sponge; leech; parasite.
WordNet
Spon"ger noun
Definitions
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One who sponges, or uses a sponge. -
One employed in gathering sponges. -
Fig.: A parasitical dependent; a hanger-on.
