Dodger
noun
A person who avoids something, especially by trickery or cleverness.
He is a dodger who always avoids getting caught for not doing his homework.
noun
A player on the Los Angeles Dodgers sports team.
He is a big fan of the Dodgers and never misses their games.
noun
A protective frame or plate, as on a ship or boat to stop water splashes.
The dodger on the boat protected us from the splashing water.
Usage tips
Technical
noun
A small leaflet or flyer with advertisement.
She handed out dodgers announcing the grand opening of the new store.
noun
A person who avoids something, especially by trickery or cleverness.
He is a dodger who always avoids getting caught for not doing his homework.
noun
A player on the Los Angeles Dodgers sports team.
He is a big fan of the Dodgers and never misses their games.
noun
A protective frame or plate, as on a ship or boat to stop water splashes.
The dodger on the boat protected us from the splashing water.
Usage tips
Technical
noun
A small leaflet or flyer with advertisement.
She handed out dodgers announcing the grand opening of the new store.
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotation
The term often implies that someone is avoiding responsibilities or duties in a sly way.
His classmates called him a homework dodger.
Pro Tip 2/3Not for Accidents
Use 'dodger' when avoidance seems intentional, not for accidental avoidance.
He's not forgetful, he's a true dodger of chores.
Pro Tip 3/3Colloquial Use
Common in conversational English, but may not be suitable for very formal contexts.
She is a crafty tax dodger.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotation
The term often implies that someone is avoiding responsibilities or duties in a sly way.
His classmates called him a homework dodger.
Pro Tip 2/3Not for Accidents
Use 'dodger' when avoidance seems intentional, not for accidental avoidance.
He's not forgetful, he's a true dodger of chores.
Pro Tip 3/3Colloquial Use
Common in conversational English, but may not be suitable for very formal contexts.
She is a crafty tax dodger.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotation
The term often implies that someone is avoiding responsibilities or duties in a sly way.
His classmates called him a homework dodger.
Pro Tip 2/3Not for Accidents
Use 'dodger' when avoidance seems intentional, not for accidental avoidance.
He's not forgetful, he's a true dodger of chores.
Pro Tip 3/3Colloquial Use
Common in conversational English, but may not be suitable for very formal contexts.
She is a crafty tax dodger.
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Video examples
On the Road With Andrew...
mother said why don't you go try out for the play dear oh my god I want to be in a play and so I did and it was a musical Oliver and I was cast as The Artful Dodger and it's the best I've ever been
Video examples
Mischievous Bear Banned...
number 18 is back this bear is a particularly artful dodger
Video examples
On the Road With Andrew...
mother said why don't you go try out for the play dear oh my god I want to be in a play and so I did and it was a musical Oliver and I was cast as The Artful Dodger and it's the best I've ever been
Video examples
Mischievous Bear Banned...
number 18 is back this bear is a particularly artful dodger
Example 1 of 2
Quote examples
Wil S. Hylton
American Journalist
During the Vietnam era, more than 30,000 draft dodgers and deserters sought harbor in cities like Montreal and Toronto, where public opposition to the war was strong and most residents didn't question their motives.
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Gordon Sinclair
Canadian Journalist
Even the draft dodgers are not pursued and hounded. They are here on our streets, most of them... unless they are breaking Canadian laws .. are getting American dollars from Ma and Pa at home to spend here.
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Alan Casden
American Businessman
Dodger Stadium is not an antique. It's not Frank Lloyd Wright. It's a nice place to play baseball, but there are far better.
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Karamo Brown
American Entertainer
I own about 70 L.A. Dodgers snapbacks in different colors.
Quote examples
Wil S. Hylton
American Journalist
During the Vietnam era, more than 30,000 draft dodgers and deserters sought harbor in cities like Montreal and Toronto, where public opposition to the war was strong and most residents didn't question their motives.
Quote examples
Gordon Sinclair
Canadian Journalist
Even the draft dodgers are not pursued and hounded. They are here on our streets, most of them... unless they are breaking Canadian laws .. are getting American dollars from Ma and Pa at home to spend here.
Quote examples
Alan Casden
American Businessman
Dodger Stadium is not an antique. It's not Frank Lloyd Wright. It's a nice place to play baseball, but there are far better.
Quote examples
Karamo Brown
American Entertainer
I own about 70 L.A. Dodgers snapbacks in different colors.
Example 1 of 4
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