Spongy Definition & Meaning

spongy
adjective
  1. easily squashed; resembling a sponge in having soft porous texture and compressibility; "spongy bread"
  2. like a sponge in being able to absorb liquids and yield it back when compressed

"Spongy" in song lyrics

See how spongy is used in real songs:

  • "testicle feels soft and spongy"
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