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bodger

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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Pronunciation

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  • Received-Pronunciation: /ˈbɒd͡ʒ.ə(ɹ)/
  • General-American: /ˈbɑ.d͡ʒɚ/
  • rhymes with -ɒdʒə(ɹ)

1

noun

Meaning 1

A woodworker in the traditional style characterised by the use of hand tools, a pole lathe and use of green timber.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

One who works in a rough and ready, slipshod manner.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Etymology tree English bodge Proto-Indo-European *-yósder. Proto-Italic *-āzios Latin -āriusnom. Latin -āriusbor. Proto-Germanic *-ārijaz Proto-West Germanic *-ārī Old English -ere Middle English -ere English -er English bodger From bodge + -er.

Across languages

Translations

7 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Norwegian: bendreier — a woodworker in the traditional style
  • Catalan: barroer — One who works in a slipshod manner
  • Catalan: matusser — One who works in a slipshod manner
  • Catalan: potiner — One who works in a slipshod manner
  • Czech: fušer — One who works in a slipshod manner
  • French: bâcleur — One who works in a slipshod manner
  • Polish: partacz — One who works in a slipshod manner