The difference between Moocher and Sponger

When used as nouns, moocher means a person having a tendency to take advantage of the help of others, especially if making little effort to help themselves, whereas sponger means one who uses a sponge.

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  1. Moocher as a noun (mostly, pejorative):

    A person having a tendency to take advantage of the help of others, especially if making little effort to help themselves.

  1. Sponger as a noun:

    One who uses a sponge.

  2. Sponger as a noun:

    A parasitic hanger-on.

  3. Sponger as a noun:

    A person or vessel employed in gathering sponges from the sea.

  4. Sponger as a noun:

    A device for sponging cloth by means of a perforated adjustable cylinder.

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