bludger

noun

bludg·​er ˈblə-jər 

plural -s

chiefly Australia

: loafer, shirker

Word History

Etymology

from earlier bludger pimp, probably contraction of bludgeoner pimp, bully, from bludgeon entry 2 + -er

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