Definitions

1. noun

a person who habitually lives at the expense of others without making any useful return, especially by freeloading off a friend or acquaintance.

“He’s been known to be a sponger, always asking for money without contributing to the household expenses.”

2. verb

to live at the expense of others without making any useful return, especially by freeloading off a friend or acquaintance.

“She’s been accused of sponging off her wealthy parents for years without getting a job.”