A British informal term for a person who is annoying, contemptible, or mischievous; a troublemaker.
From the verb 'blight' (to ruin or damage), with the agent suffix '-er' added to create an insulting term. It became particularly common in British military slang during the 20th century, often used affectionately or dismissively. The term reflects British humor's love of creative insults.
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