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bn:00050510n

Noun Concept

leech parasite sponge sponger

A follower who hangs around a host (without benefit to the host) in hope of gain or advantage WordNet 3.0

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A follower who hangs around a host (without benefit to the host) in hope of gain or advantage WordNet 3.0 & Open English WordNet

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). Wiktionary

Slang: person who takes advantage of the generosity of others. Wiktionary (translation)

One who uses a sponge. Wiktionary

IS A

follower

DERIVATION

mooch

parasitic

WordNet 3.0 & Open English WordNet

leech, parasite, sponge, sponger

Wiktionary

sponge, sponger