bludge
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verb \ˈbləj\ bludged bludg·ing
Definition of BLUDGE
intransitive verb
1
chiefly Australian & New Zealand : to avoid work or responsibility
2
chiefly Australian & New Zealand : sponge 2
transitive verb
chiefly Australian & New Zealand : sponge 3
— bludg·er noun, chiefly Australian & New Zealand
Origin of BLUDGE
back-formation from British argot bludger pimp, probably contraction of bludgeoner one wielding a bludgeon, from bludgeon
First Known Use: circa 1919
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