bludge

verb \ˈbləj\

bludgedbludg·ing

Definition of BLUDGE

intransitive verb

chiefly Australian & New Zealand : to avoid work or responsibility

chiefly Australian & New Zealand : sponge 2

transitive verb

chiefly Australian & New Zealand : sponge 3

— bludg·er noun, chiefly Australian & New Zealand

back-formation from British argot bludger pimp, probably contraction of bludgeoner one wielding a bludgeon, from bludgeon

First Known Use: circa 1919

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