bludger

British  

/ ˈblʌdʒə /

noun

1. a person who scrounges

2. a person who avoids work

3. a person in authority regarded as ineffectual by those working under him

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Example Sentences

In real life a Bludger is a rubber dodgeball, rather than a flying ball of iron, and the Snitch is a tennis ball attached to a person, as in flag football.

From New York Times

But let’s back up a second to help out those who can’t tell a bludger from a quaffle.

From Washington Post

“And guess what? That Slytherin Chaser Vaisey — he took a Bludger in the head yesterday during their practice, and he’s too sore to play! And even better than that — Malfoy’s gone off sick too!”

From Literature

“Oh, Dean was laughing about McLaggen hitting that Bludger at you,” said Hermione.

From Literature

Harry called to Coote as he zoomed past, but Coote, grinning broadly, chose to aim the next Bludger at Harper instead, who was just passing Harry in the opposite direction.

From Literature