bludger

/ ˈblʌdʒə /

noun

1. a person who scrounges
2. a person who avoids work
3. a person in authority regarded as ineffectual by those working under him

Example Sentences

In real life a Bludger is a rubber dodgeball, rather than a flying ball of iron, and the Snitch is a tennis ball attached to a person, as in flag football.

From New York Times

But let’s back up a second to help out those who can’t tell a bludger from a quaffle.

From Washington Post

Sure enough, McLaggen, for reasons best known to himself, had pulled Peakes’s bat from him and appeared to be demonstrating how to hit a Bludger toward an oncoming Cadwallader.

From Literature

Harry called to Coote as he zoomed past, but Coote, grinning broadly, chose to aim the next Bludger at Harper instead, who was just passing Harry in the opposite direction.

From Literature

Harry was pleased to hear the dull thunk that meant the Bludger had found its mark.

From Literature