Dictionary Only:
Profanity Off:

SPONGING

(verb, noun)
Did you mean?
Also try..

Definitions

There are 8 meanings of the word Sponging.

Sponging - as a verb

To take advantage of the kindness of others.

Example: "He has been sponging off his friends for a month now."

To get by imposition; to scrounge.

Example: "To sponge a breakfast"

To deprive (somebody) of something by imposition.

To clean, soak up, or dab with a sponge.

To suck in, or imbibe, like a sponge.

To wipe out with a sponge, as letters or writing; to efface; to destroy all trace of.

To be converted, as dough, into a light, spongy mass by the agency of yeast or leaven.

Sponging - as a noun

The application of a sponge.

Example Sentences

"The floor was still wet from the sponging."
"He tried to remove the stain from his shirt by sponging it."
"The sponging of the spilled milk made a mess."
"After painting the walls, she did the sponging to create a textured effect."
"The artist used sponging to add subtle shades to the painting."
View more

Word Game Points

Is SPONGING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, sponging is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

SPONGING has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is SPONGING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, sponging is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SPONGING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.

Is SPONGING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, sponging is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SPONGING has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.

A-Z Proximities

Add 1 Letter To Make These Words...

WordDB Icon
WordDB
United Kingdom
Download the WordDB app directly on your home screen for instant access. No App Store necessary, less than 1MB storage, always up-to-date and secure.
1.
Tap on share button
2.
Tap on Add To Home Screenadd button
3.
Find WordDB App Icon on your home screen