Sponger

/ˈspʌndʒər/

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Negative Connotation

The term 'sponger' has a negative judgment, suggesting someone is exploiting generosity.

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Don't be such a sponger; start paying your own way.

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Not for Politeness

Calling someone a 'sponger' can be rude, so use it cautiously and in informal settings.

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I didn't want to sound rude by calling him a sponger.

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Colloquial Usage

'Sponger' is often used in everyday conversation rather than formal writing.

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At the pub, they complained about the office sponger.

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