sponge
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
To take advantage of the kindness of others.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
The fly is an intruder, and a common smell-feast, that spunges upon other Peoples Trenchers.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “sponge” mean?
To take advantage of the kindness of others.
Is “sponge” formal or informal?
sponge is generally slang.