How to Pronounce "sponge off of"
expression
ˈspəndʒ/ /ˈɔf/ /ˈəv
SPUNJ-awf-uhv
spˈʌndʒ/ /ˈɒf/ /ˈɒv
SPUNJ-of-ov
Definition
To get money, food, or other support from someone without giving anything back and without making an effort yourself; to live off another person’s generosity.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈspəndʒ/ /ˈɔf/ /ˈəv
British English
spˈʌndʒ/ /ˈɒf/ /ˈɒv
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SPUNJ-awf-uhv
UK
SPUNJ-of-ov
Listen in Context
He always sponges off of his parents instead of getting a job.
Stop trying to sponge off of your friends and pay your own way.
She doesn’t want to sponge off of anyone; she works hard for her money.
Jake’s been sponging off of his roommate for months and never pays for anything.