bludger
/ (ˈblʌdʒə) /
a person who scrounges
a person who avoids work
a person in authority regarded as ineffectual by those working under him
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How to use bludger in a sentence
What a blow to all my hopes was the wholly unlooked-for arrival of this tipsy, irreclaimable seaman, this unawakened Bill bludger!
In the Wrong Paradise | Andrew LangBefore returning to business, the chiefs carefully inspected the black bottle, of which they had dispossessed William bludger.
In the Wrong Paradise | Andrew LangI gave a hollow groan as these reflections passed through my mind, and this appeared to afford William bludger some consolation.
In the Wrong Paradise | Andrew LangHim, however, they had treated hospitably, very unlike their contemplated behaviour to bludger and me.
In the Wrong Paradise | Andrew LangA glance in the bow showed me what was the matter: William bludger was hopelessly intoxicated!
In the Wrong Paradise | Andrew Lang
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