Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
bludger
noun
/ˈblʌdʒə/
Definition
A person who avoids work or responsibility, especially by relying on others.
Examples
- He’s such a bludger, always getting his friends to do his work for him.
- Don’t be a bludger; contribute to the project just like everyone else!
- The manager was tired of the bludgers on his team who never pulled their weight.
Meaning
In informal terms, a bludger is someone who is lazy or who takes advantage of others’ efforts to benefit themselves without contributing.
Synonyms
- loafer
- slacker
- freeloader
- idler
- shirker
