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sponger |
2 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Sponger \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. From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: sponger n 1: someone who mooches or cadges (tries to get something free) [syn: {moocher}, {cadger}, {scrounger}] 2: someone who takes advantage of the generosity of others [syn: {freeloader}]
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