Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

bodger

Noun

/ˈbɒdʒə/

Definition

A person who makes wooden items, especially furniture, using traditional techniques or methods.

Examples

The bodger crafted a beautiful chair from locally sourced timber.
At the festival, I met a bodger who demonstrated traditional wood-turning techniques.
Though he was a mere bodger, his pieces had a unique charm and authenticity.

Meaning

Bodger refers to a craftsman or artisan, particularly one who works with wood to create furniture, typically in a less formal or skilled manner than a master carpenter.