Associations to the word «Sponger»
Wiktionary
SPONGER, noun. One who uses a sponge.
SPONGER, noun. A parasitic hanger-on.
SPONGER, noun. One employed in gathering sponges from the sea.
Dictionary definition
SPONGER, noun. A workman employed to collect sponges.
SPONGER, noun. A follower who hangs around a host (without benefit to the host) in hope of gain or advantage.
Wise words
To use the same words is not a sufficient guarantee of
understanding; one must use the same words for the same
genus of inward experience; ultimately one must have one's
experiences in common.