Another word for sponger

sponger Synonyms

sponger

dependent, freeloader, sponge, hanger-on, parasite; see also sycophant.

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An entirely different meaning ("sponger") became attached to the word from the character introduced into the Middle and New Comedy, first by Alexis, and firmly established by Diphilus.

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spongers
smell-feast

schnorrer
freeloader

sponge
bummer

Words near sponger in the dictionary

spongelet
spongelets
spongelike
spongeous

sponger
spongers
sponges
spongeth

spongeware
spongewares