bodger

English

Etymology

From bodge +‎ -er.

Pronunciation

• (Received Pronunciation) IPA^(key): /ˈbɒd͡ʒ.ə(ɹ)/
• (General American) IPA^(key): /ˈbɑ.d͡ʒɚ/
• Rhymes: -ɒdʒə(ɹ)

Noun

bodger (plural bodgers)

1. A woodworker in the traditional style characterised by the use of hand tools, a pole lathe and use of green timber.
2. One who works in a rough and ready, slipshod manner.

Derived terms

• bodgie

Translations

a woodworker in the traditional style

• Norwegian: bendreier m

One who works in a slipshod manner

• Catalan: barroer (ca) m, matusser (ca) m, potiner (ca) m
• French: bâcleur (fr) m
• Polish: partacz (pl) m

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• Norman: ^{(please verify)} boûtcheux m (Jersey)

Anagrams

• Borged, borged