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bludge

  [bluhj] verb, bludged, bludg⋅ing, noun Australian.
Use bludge in a Sentence
–verb (used with object)
1. to shirk.
2. to impose on (someone).
–noun
3. an easy task.
Origin:
1915–20; false analysis of bludgeon (v.) gives phrase bludge on to impose on; back formation from bludgeon (n.) gives bludge (v.) to use a bludgeon, whence bludger bully, esp. a harlot's bully, pimp, hence shirker, whence bludge (v.) to shirk

Related forms:
bludger, noun
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Main Entry:  bludge1
Part of Speech:  v
Definition:  to shirk or avoid work; also bludge on
Etymology:  back formation of bludger 'someone who imposes'
Usage:  Australian slang; bludged, bludging
Main Entry:  bludge2
Part of Speech:  v
Definition:  to impose on or live off others; also bludge on
Etymology:  back formation of bludger 'someone who imposes'
Usage:  Australian slang; bludged, bludging
Main Entry:  bludge
Part of Speech:  n
Definition:  an easy task; a job or task which entails no work
Etymology:  back formation of bludger 'someone who imposes'
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