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sponger

noun

A follower who hangs around a host (without benefit to the host) in hope of gain or advantage

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Word length
7
Starts with
S
Ends with
R
Contains
PO
Scrabble score
10

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Pronunciation

ˈspʌndʒɚ

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noun

  1. A follower who hangs around a host (without benefit to the host) in hope of gain or advantage

noun

  1. A workman employed to collect sponges

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