SPONGER

leech, parasite, sponge, sponger

(noun) a follower who hangs around a host (without benefit to the host) in hope of gain or advantage

sponger

(noun) a workman employed to collect sponges

Source: WordNet® 3.1

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Etymology

Noun

sponger (plural spongers)

One who uses a sponge.

A parasitic hanger-on.

A person or vessel employed in gathering sponges from the sea.

A device for sponging cloth by means of a perforated adjustable cylinder.

Synonyms

• (parasitic hanger-on): moocher; See also scrounger

Anagrams

• pongers, presong

Source: Wiktionary

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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.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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