Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

bludge

verb

/blʌdʒ/

Definition

To obtain something by deceit or coercion; to persuade someone to give you something or do something for you.

Examples

He tried to bludge a free meal off his friends by pretending he was short on cash.
She often manages to bludge her way to the front of the line with her charm.

Meaning

The term implies a level of manipulation or persuasion that is not entirely honest or fair, often involving exploiting someone’s generosity or willingness to help.