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salad dodger
What does salad dodger mean?
A humorous, mildly insulting term for someone overweight.
"Passed on the gym again, proper salad dodger this month."
Origin
Jocular Australian coinage implying avoidance of healthy food.
Frequently asked questions
What does salad dodger mean?
It's a jokey, mildly insulting term for an overweight person, implying they avoid healthy food.
Is salad dodger offensive?
It's meant humorously and is usually light-hearted, but like any comment on weight it can cause offence depending on who says it and to whom.
Where does salad dodger come from?
It's a jocular coinage playing on the idea of someone dodging or avoiding salad, i.e. healthy eating.
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