Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
sponger
noun
/ˈspʌŋər/
Definition
A sponger is a person who takes advantage of others by relying on them for support or resources without giving anything in return.
Examples
- He was seen as a sponger, always borrowing money from friends without ever repaying them.
- She left her job because she was tired of being a sponger, relying on her parents for financial support.
- The sponger lived off the generosity of others, never making an effort to find work.
Meaning
The term often has a negative connotation, implying that the individual is lazy or opportunistic.
Synonyms
- freeloader
- moocher
- parasite
- leech
- scrounger
