bludge

[ bluhj ]

verb (used with object)

, bludged, bludg·ing.

1. to shirk.
2. to impose on (someone).

noun

1. an easy task.

bludge

/ blʌdʒ /

verb

1. whenintr, often foll by on to scrounge from (someone)
2. intr to evade work
3. archaic.
   intr to act as a pimp

noun

1. a very easy task; undemanding employment

Other Words From

• bludger noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of bludge¹

1915–20; false analysis of bludgeon (v.) gives phrase bludge on to impose on; back formation from bludgeon (noun) gives bludge (v.) to use a bludgeon, whence bludger bully, especially a harlot's bully, pimp, hence shirker, whence bludge (v.) to shirk

Word History and Origins

Origin of bludge¹

C19: back formation from slang bludger pimp, from bludgeon