Associations to the word «Sponger»
Wiktionary
SPONGER, noun. One who uses a sponge.
SPONGER, noun. A parasitic hanger-on.
SPONGER, noun. One employed in gathering sponges from the sea.
Dictionary definition
SPONGER, noun. A workman employed to collect sponges.
SPONGER, noun. A follower who hangs around a host (without benefit to the host) in hope of gain or advantage.
Wise words
The difference between the right word and the almost right
word is the difference between lightning and a lightning
bug.