dole bludger

noun Australian Slang.

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

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Origin of dole bludger

see origin at bludge

Words nearby dole bludger

dolce far niente, dolce vita, dolcelatte, doldrums, dole, dole bludger, dole cupboard, doleful, dolente, dolerite, dolesome
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British Dictionary definitions for dole bludger

dole bludger

noun

Australian slang, offensive a person who draws unemployment benefit without making any attempt to find work
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