slinger n also slindger [phonetics unavailable]. EDD slinge v¹ 1 (1) sleenger sb 'lounger.' An idler, truant from work.
   1924 ENGLAND 179 An' now about this slindgin'. Go alang an' take down the names o' the sick men an' the slindgers. Q 71-15 Slinger [is] one who slinges, or dodges chores.

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