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dole bludger

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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, Dolcelatte, dolce vita, 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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