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bludge.

The act of bludging.

6 characters1 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/blʌdʒ/
  1. The act of bludging.

    Australia · New-Zealand · slang · uncountable
  2. Easy work, especially a subject at school that requires little effort.

    Australia · New-Zealand · slang · uncountable
Where this word comes from

Back-formation from bludger.

verb/blʌdʒ/
  1. To live off the earnings of a prostitute.

    Australia · obsolete · slang
  2. To not earn one's keep, to live off someone else or off welfare when one could be working.

    Australia · New-Zealand · slang
  3. To avoid one's responsibilities; to leave it to others to perform duties that one is expected to perform.

    Australia · New-Zealand · slang
  4. To do nothing, to be idle, especially when there is work to be done.

    Australia · New-Zealand · slang
  5. To take some benefit and give nothing in return.

    Australia · New-Zealand · slang
    Can I bludge a cigarette off you?
Where this word comes from

Back-formation from bludger.

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