Phrases & SayingsWork, bush and rural life
hump the bluey
Also: humping the bluey
Travel as a swagman, carrying one's swag while seeking work.
In a sentence
In this historical or contextual use, “hump the bluey” means travel as a swagman, carrying one's swag while seeking work.
Where it came from
The Australian National Dictionary Centre records “hump the bluey” in Australian usage. Its deeper origin remains uncertain.
- Where used
- Australia-wide