Bludger

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Bludger is a derogatory Australian slang term for a lazy individual, particularly one who is perceived to receive undeserved welfare or material benefits. "Dole Bludger" is a related term in common usage, specifically used to refer to a longterm unemployed person who draws the dole, or state unemployment benefit.

The verb form of the term "to bludge", refers to any activity requiring little effort but delivering a disproportionately high level of remuneration or other desirable material outcome.


A Bludger is a ball in the fictional game Quidditch from the Harry Potter series.