Sponger
Part of speech: noun
Definition: One who sponges.
Sponge
Part of speech: verb
Definition: To take advantage of the kindness of others.To clean, soak up, or dab with a sponge.
Part of speech: noun
Definition: Any of various marine invertebrates, mostly of the phylum Porifera, that have a porous skeleton often of silica.A piece of porous material used for washing (originally made from the invertebrates, now often made of plastic).A porous material such as sponges consist of.A heavy drinker.A type of light cake; sponge cake.A type of steamed pudding.A person who takes advantage of the generosity of others (abstractly imagined to absorb or soak up the money or efforts of others like a sponge).A form of contraception that is inserted vaginally; a contraceptive sponge.
Example sentence: Alas for the affairs of men! When they are fortunate you might compare them to a shadow; and if they are unfortunate, a wet sponge with one dash wipes the picture away.