noun
Uncommon
dodger
DOJ-uh
Dodger (noun) means someone who avoids something, especially a duty or responsibility. Example: “He was branded a draft dodger after refusing to enlist.”
noun
1
Someone who avoids something, especially a duty or responsibility.
"He was branded a draft dodger after refusing to enlist."
2
A cunning or streetwise person, often with a hint of dishonesty.
"The old dodger talked his way out of every fine."
How to use dodger
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone who avoids something (like a duty), or a crafty, streetwise character.
Common pairings
draft dodger
tax dodger
artful dodger
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Word forms
- Plural
- dodgers
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Etymology
From dodge + -er.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for dodger
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What does “dodger” mean?
The word “dodger” means someone who avoids something, especially a duty or responsibility. In plain terms, someone who avoids something (like a duty), or a crafty, streetwise character.
How do you pronounce “dodger”?
“Dodger” is pronounced DOJ-uh (/ˈdɑ.d͡ʒɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “dodger” in a sentence?
Here is “dodger” used in a sentence: “He was branded a draft dodger after refusing to enlist.”
What part of speech is “dodger”?
“Dodger” is a noun.
Is “dodger” a common word?
“Dodger” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “dodger” have?
“Dodger” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: someone who avoids something, especially a duty or responsibility.
