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Sponger vs Freeloader - What's the difference?

sponger | freeloader |

Freeloader is a synonym of sponger.



As nouns the difference between sponger and freeloader

is that sponger is one who uses a sponge while freeloader is one who does not contribute or pay appropriately; one who gets a free ride, etc. without paying a fair share, usually athletic.

sponger

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • One who uses a sponge.
  • A parasitic hanger-on.
  • One employed in gathering sponges from the sea.

    • Synonyms

    * moocher

    freeloader

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • One who does not contribute or pay appropriately; one who gets a free ride, etc. without paying a fair share, usually athletic.
  • (UK, NZ, Canada, Scotland) An individual who gets merchandise from the back of supermarket premises that is past its sell-by date.

    • Synonyms

    * free rider * mooch, moocher * scrounger

    See also

    * bludger