Sponger
noun
A person who lives off other people by always using their things or borrowing money, but never provides or pays for anything themselves.
He's been living with his sister for two years now, what a sponger!
Often appears as...
- total sponger
- money sponger
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Colloquial
noun
A person who removes water from a boat using a sponge.
The crew had to use a bucket and a sponger to clear the water on the deck.
Often appears as...
- ship's sponger
- sponger duty
noun
A person who is involved in a sport or hobby that has to do with sponge, like sponge diving.
The sponger dove deep into the sea to pick the sponge.
Often appears as...
- sponger crew
- skilled sponger
noun
A person who lives off other people by always using their things or borrowing money, but never provides or pays for anything themselves.
He's been living with his sister for two years now, what a sponger!
Often appears as...
- total sponger
- money sponger
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Colloquial
noun
A person who removes water from a boat using a sponge.
The crew had to use a bucket and a sponger to clear the water on the deck.
Often appears as...
- ship's sponger
- sponger duty
noun
A person who is involved in a sport or hobby that has to do with sponge, like sponge diving.
The sponger dove deep into the sea to pick the sponge.
Often appears as...
- sponger crew
- skilled sponger
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotation
The term 'sponger' has a negative judgment, suggesting someone is exploiting generosity.
Don't be such a sponger; start paying your own way.
Pro Tip 2/3Not for Politeness
Calling someone a 'sponger' can be rude, so use it cautiously and in informal settings.
I didn't want to sound rude by calling him a sponger.
Pro Tip 3/3Colloquial Usage
'Sponger' is often used in everyday conversation rather than formal writing.
At the pub, they complained about the office sponger.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotation
The term 'sponger' has a negative judgment, suggesting someone is exploiting generosity.
Don't be such a sponger; start paying your own way.
Pro Tip 2/3Not for Politeness
Calling someone a 'sponger' can be rude, so use it cautiously and in informal settings.
I didn't want to sound rude by calling him a sponger.
Pro Tip 3/3Colloquial Usage
'Sponger' is often used in everyday conversation rather than formal writing.
At the pub, they complained about the office sponger.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotation
The term 'sponger' has a negative judgment, suggesting someone is exploiting generosity.
Don't be such a sponger; start paying your own way.
Pro Tip 2/3Not for Politeness
Calling someone a 'sponger' can be rude, so use it cautiously and in informal settings.
I didn't want to sound rude by calling him a sponger.
Pro Tip 3/3Colloquial Usage
'Sponger' is often used in everyday conversation rather than formal writing.
At the pub, they complained about the office sponger.
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