dole bludger

noun

Australian Slang.

1. a person who collects unemployment benefits but makes no serious effort to get work.

dole bludger

noun

1. slang,  a person who draws unemployment benefit without making any attempt to find work

Word History and Origins

Origin of dole bludger¹

bludge

Example Sentences

They were branded a new breed of "dole bludger", sparking a media debate about NEETs, young people "not in employment, education or training".

From BBC

He might be a dole bludger and a gambler and have the shonkiest tattoo in the world on his arm, but he’ll agree to almost anything.

From Literature

“Look at me—I’m a dole bludger. I spend half my days at the betting shop. I still live with my mum and dad. . . .”

From Literature