bludge Meaning & Definition
What Does Bludge Mean?
As a noun, bludge means The act of bludging. It can also mean Easy work, especially a subject at school that requires little effort. As a verb, it means To live off the earnings of a prostitute.
Bludge at a Glance
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //blʌdʒ// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | doddle |
| Verb forms | bludges, bludging, bludged |
Bludge Definition (Noun)
- The act of bludging.
- Easy work, especially a subject at school that requires little effort.
Bludge as a Verb
- To live off the earnings of a prostitute.
- To not earn one's keep, to live off someone else or off welfare when one could be working.
- To avoid one's responsibilities; to leave it to others to perform duties that one is expected to perform.
- To do nothing, to be idle, especially when there is work to be done.
- To take some benefit and give nothing in return.
Can I bludge a cigarette off you?
Noun
- Easy work.
Synonyms of Bludge
Bludge synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Bludge
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Bludge in a Sentence
Can I bludge a cigarette off you?
Word Forms & Grammar
bludge (uncountable)
bludge (third-person singular simple present bludges, present participle bludging, simple past and past participle bludged)
Words That Rhyme With Bludge
Origin of Bludge
Back-formation from bludger.
Pronouncing Bludge
You say bludge as //blʌdʒ//. It has 1 syllable.
Common Questions About Bludge
Is bludge a noun or a verb?
Bludge is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is another word for bludge?
Close synonyms of bludge are doddle. See the full list of bludge synonyms and antonyms.
What is the past tense of bludge?
The past tense of bludge is bludged. The present participle is bludging.