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spongy

UK/ˈspʌnd͡ʒi/ US/ˈspʌndʒi/ rare slang

adjective

1.

resembling a sponge in having soft porous texture and compressibility

  • “spongy bread”
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2.

like a sponge in being able to absorb liquids and yield it back when compressed

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Origin

From spong(e) + -y.

Phrases

  • spongy body
  • spongy lead
  • spongy moth
  • spongy platinum

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