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sponger

spon·ger

US/ˈspʌnd͡ʒɚ/ uncommon

noun

1.

a workman employed to collect sponges

2.

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

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Origin

From sponge + -er.

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