Bodger

//ˈbɒd͡ʒ.ə(ɹ)// noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

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

Etymology

From bodge + -er.

Related phrases

hand toolpole latherough and ready

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