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bludger
What does bludger mean?
Someone who avoids work and relies on the effort of others; 'dole bludger' relies on welfare.
"Pull your weight, you bludger."
Origin
Australian slang derived from 'bludgeoner', 19th-century British slang for a pimp who lived off a prostitute, later softened to mean any freeloader. Now general Aussie usage.
Frequently asked questions
What does bludger mean in Australia?
A bludger is a lazy person who avoids work and lives off others — a freeloader.
What does to bludge mean?
To bludge means to slack off or to scrounge something off someone, like 'can I bludge a lift?'
What is a dole bludger?
A 'dole bludger' is a derogatory term for someone seen as living on welfare benefits without trying to find work.
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