spondiac

/sponˈdee.æk/

Definitions

1. noun

a person who makes spondies or sponging, especially a person who sponged or sponges on a person, or a person who makes or deals in sponges.

“The spondiac was a notorious figure in the town, known for making and selling cheap sponges.”

Synonyms

  • sponger
  • sponging

Antonyms

  • charitable
  • generous