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sponged

The correct spelling is sponged.

How to pronounce sponged

verb

Say it like: Spo-nje-d

The correct spelling is sponged. To take advantage of the kindness of others. For example: "He has been sponging off his friends for a month now."

Usage Examples

He has been sponging off his friends for a month now.

to sponge a breakfast

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To take advantage of the kindness of others.
  2. 2.To get by imposition; to scrounge.
  3. 3.To deprive (somebody) of something by imposition.
  4. 4.To clean, soak up, or dab with a sponge.
  5. 5.To suck in, or imbibe, like a sponge.

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