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English noun: sponger

1. sponger (person) a workman employed to collect sponges


Broader (hypernym)working man, working person, workingman, workman

2. sponger (person) a follower who hangs around a host (without benefit to the host) in hope of gain or advantage


Synonymsleech, parasite, sponge


Broader (hypernym)follower









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