Word of the day November 7 - Tilted Forum Project Discussion Community

JadziaDax · 11-06-2003, 11:42 PM

The Word of the Day for November 7 is:

bludge • \BLUHJ\ • (verb) chiefly Australian & New Zealand: 1. to avoid work or responsibility; 2. sponge

A little more information about today’s word:
Though they can be annoying, people who bludge -- bludgers -- are relatively harmless. On the other hand, a big bully armed with a bludgeon -- a "bludgeoner" -- can do some pretty major damage. "Bludgeoner" was shortened in England to "bludger" (slang for "pimp") back in the 19th century. That bludger was certainly a kind of bully, one apparently willing to wield a bludgeon now and then to insure his livelihood. In the early 20th century, "bludge" became the verb for what a bludger does. By then, a somewhat softened "bludger" had appeared in Australia and New Zealand: the pimping and the bullying were eliminated, and the parasitical tendencies reduced to mere cadging or sponging.

My sentence (using definition #2):
"I'm okay because I come home and bludge off Mum and Dad, but if I had to stay in London I would have to find another job."
-- Ballet dancer Hannah Bagshaw, quoted in The Christchurch [N.Z.] Press, December 27, 2000

Based on Merriam-Webster's Collegiate® Dictionary, 11th Edition.

Next sentence?

mrsandman · 11-07-2003, 06:27 AM

An expert witness in a lot of violent murder trials is the bludge spatter expert, who testifies about the direction and force and other scenarios regarding bludge spatter.

Peetster · 11-07-2003, 06:51 AM

I could get back to work, but to the casual observer I AM working as I bludge on TFP.

redravin40 · 11-07-2003, 07:26 AM

Bob bludged all day by working on his blog.

spectre · 11-09-2003, 05:15 PM

Do I study for my test, or bludge and surf TFP for a bit?

collide · 11-10-2003, 12:25 AM

What else is a college student to do, than to bludge off his/her parents like a true parasite.

SirGoreaxe · 11-16-2003, 10:33 PM

I know people who bludge off thier parents while they are in college and watch his sister work and get married. Certainly TFP is not helping him at all.

11-06-2003, 11:42 PM	#1 (permalink)
JadziaDax Loser Location: who the fuck cares?	Word of the day November 7 The Word of the Day for November 7 is: bludge • \BLUHJ\ • (verb) chiefly Australian & New Zealand: 1. to avoid work or responsibility; 2. sponge A little more information about today’s word: Though they can be annoying, people who bludge -- bludgers -- are relatively harmless. On the other hand, a big bully armed with a bludgeon -- a "bludgeoner" -- can do some pretty major damage. "Bludgeoner" was shortened in England to "bludger" (slang for "pimp") back in the 19th century. That bludger was certainly a kind of bully, one apparently willing to wield a bludgeon now and then to insure his livelihood. In the early 20th century, "bludge" became the verb for what a bludger does. By then, a somewhat softened "bludger" had appeared in Australia and New Zealand: the pimping and the bullying were eliminated, and the parasitical tendencies reduced to mere cadging or sponging. My sentence (using definition #2): "I'm okay because I come home and bludge off Mum and Dad, but if I had to stay in London I would have to find another job." -- Ballet dancer Hannah Bagshaw, quoted in The Christchurch [N.Z.] Press, December 27, 2000 Based on Merriam-Webster's Collegiate® Dictionary, 11th Edition. Next sentence?

11-07-2003, 06:27 AM	#2 (permalink)
mrsandman Addict Location: 3rd coast area	An expert witness in a lot of violent murder trials is the bludge spatter expert, who testifies about the direction and force and other scenarios regarding bludge spatter. __________________ Hail to ALL the troops and shadow warriors.

11-09-2003, 05:15 PM	#5 (permalink)
spectre Junkie	Do I study for my test, or bludge and surf TFP for a bit? __________________ "Fuck these chains No goddamn slave I will be different" ~ Machine Head

11-10-2003, 12:25 AM	#6 (permalink)
collide Turn off your TV. Location: ... .- -. ..-. .-. .- -. -.-. .. ... -.-. --- --..-- -.-. .-	What else is a college student to do, than to bludge off his/her parents like a true parasite. __________________ "inhuman fiery goat worship" is an anagram for "information superhighway" -kingvolc

11-16-2003, 10:33 PM	#7 (permalink)
SirGoreaxe Tilted Location: Bremerton, WA	I know people who bludge off thier parents while they are in college and watch his sister work and get married. Certainly TFP is not helping him at all. __________________ (;þ "You can't change what has happened, but you can make the best of it, and make better decisions from the past." (Unless there is a quick edit button.)

11-07-2003, 06:51 AM	#3 (permalink)
Peetster Right Now Location: Home	I could get back to work, but to the casual observer I AM working as I bludge on TFP.

11-07-2003, 07:26 AM	#4 (permalink)
redravin40 Loser Location: With Jadzia	Bob bludged all day by working on his blog.