1. people who habitually rely on others for money, food, or other necessities without giving anything in return
Usage: informal; disapproving

Examples

• The family was tired of supporting their adult son and his friends, calling them spongers.
• She accused her roommates of being spongers who never paid their share of bills.
• The wealthy businessman complained about spongers who expected handouts.
• After losing his job, he worried people would think he was a sponger.
• The charity aimed to help genuinely needy people, not spongers looking for easy money.
• Her parents warned her about spongers who might take advantage of her generosity.