noun
General Slang
sponger
SPUN-jer · noun · slang
A bodyboarder — mildly ribbing slang from stand-up surfers.
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A bodyboarder, so called because of the soft foam ('sponge') board they ride lying down. Often used teasingly by stand-up surfers.
“The point was too small to stand up, so even the spongers were scoring better rides.”
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sponger In A Sentence
The point was too small to stand up, so even the spongers were scoring better rides.
Origin & Usage
Surf slang referencing the spongy foam construction of bodyboards.
People Also Ask
What is a sponger in surfing?
It's slang for a bodyboarder, named for the soft foam 'sponge' board they ride lying down.
Is calling someone a sponger offensive?
It's usually teasing rather than serious, used by stand-up surfers to gently rib bodyboarders, though it can carry a competitive edge.
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