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bludger

noun

Definition of bludger

chiefly Australian & New Zealand

as in leech

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Noun

The lightning-fast process leeches out flavor and compromises textures, and can produce bland, mushy results.

— Emily Saladino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 25 June 2026
The fact is that leeches are relished by everything from walleyes and bass to trout and all the panfish.

— Byron W. Dalrymple, Outdoor Life, 4 June 2026

Definition of leech

Noun

The disease is caused by a parasite that contaminates fresh produce and can cause days of watery, sometimes explosive diarrhea.

— Kendall Staton, Washington Post, 17 July 2026
Bags on nerds Gummy Clusters, croutons and cheese (hold the lettuce), gas station food, ice cream for breakfast, and an Arby’s angus cheesesteak stuffed with macaroni and cheese could all serve as protective fare against the parasite.

— Nikki McCann Ramirez, Rolling Stone, 16 July 2026

Definition of parasite

Noun

Extreme rainfall events like this are becoming more common as planet-warming pollution drives temperatures higher, because warmer air holds more moisture – which storms can then wring out like a water-laden sponge in heavy, localized downpours.

— Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 15 July 2026
Clean the interior of the metal bottle daily with an Owala brush or a soft sponge brush, using warm soapy water.

— Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 July 2026

Definition of sponge

Noun

Netflix says the move, though distressing to moochers like me, is not meant to deter people from sharing accounts.

— Boone Ashworth, Wired News, 1 Dec. 2025
But poor people on Medicaid or food stamps, according to this administration, those are the real moochers in this country.

— Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 May 2025

Definition of moocher

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Evidence of similar injuries was found on another 18-year-old dependent in the couple’s care, resulting in additional misdemeanor assault charges, officials said.

— Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 29 June 2026
Borrowing limits for Parent PLUS are also changing Parent PLUS loans also will be capped at $20,000 a year per student, with a $65,000 lifetime limit per dependent, unless a borrower already has one of those loans.

— Medora Lee, USA Today, 18 June 2026

Definition of dependent

Noun

Iyanla Vanzant, the program’s host, chided Holmes for squandering much of her fortune, buying properties and paying allowances to hangers-on.

— Daniel de Visé, USA Today, 28 June 2026
And among the security staff, assorted suits and other hangers-on, the money promised to the players disappeared.

— Nick Miller, New York Times, 17 June 2026

Definition of hanger-on

Noun

That honest job has, across four generations, fed prime ministers and paupers, cooked for the King and Queen, and quietly funded a one-man legal aid service for survivors of abuse.

— Afdhel Aziz, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
Stock Chart IconStock chart icon Gold not glittering As for gold, while the yellow metal has traditionally been sought out by kings and paupers throughout history alike, the anaemic gold price has puzzled experts.

— Lim Hui Jie,Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 3 July 2026

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