bludge

[ bluhj ]

verb (used with object)

, bludged, bludg·ing.

1. to shirk.
2. to impose on (someone).

noun

1. an easy task.

bludge

/ blʌdʒ /

verb

1. whenintr, often foll by on to scrounge from (someone)
2. intr to evade work
3. archaic.
   intr to act as a pimp

noun

1. a very easy task; undemanding employment

Other Words From

• bludger noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of bludge¹

1915–20; false analysis of bludgeon (v.) gives phrase bludge on to impose on; back formation from bludgeon (noun) gives bludge (v.) to use a bludgeon, whence bludger bully, especially a harlot's bully, pimp, hence shirker, whence bludge (v.) to shirk

Word History and Origins

Origin of bludge¹

C19: back formation from slang bludger pimp, from bludgeon

Example Sentences

Crunchy fried tendons from the bludge.

From Literature

"What were you doing, you naughty children?" said Edith, as she wiped the "bludge" from Willy's lips, and found that it came from a very small scratch, while Janet was scarcely hurt at all.

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