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BNC: 22359 COCA: 24780

dodger

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dodger /ˈdɑːʤɚ/ noun
plural dodgers
dodger
/ˈdɑːʤɚ/
noun
plural dodgers
Learner's definition of DODGER
[count]
: a person who avoids doing something by being dishonest躲避者;逃避者
BNC: 22359 COCA: 24780

dodger

noun

dodg·​er ˈdä-jər How to pronounce dodger (audio)
1
: one that dodges
especially : one who uses tricky devices
2
: a small leaflet : circular
3
4
: a usually canvas screen on a boat or ship that provides protection from spray

Example Sentences

one of the most artful dodgers in the annals of American crime
Recent Examples on the Web In a few minutes, the three traffic dodgers — Lou DiPaolo, 24, of Dumont, N.J.; Anne Songcayauon, 23, of New Milford, N.J.; and James Rosenstein, 26, of South Orange, N.J. — trundled down Bunn Road and added more signs to the overpass display. Marcus Hayes, Philly.com, 13 July 2017 Was Johnny Depp an innocent fleeced at the hands of Hollywood hucksters or a scheming artful dodger attempting to sue his way out of his wastrel lifestyle and outrageous spending and any remaining debt to his former business managers? vanityfair.com, 5 July 2017 The legislative game of cat-and-mouse between French lawmakers radar dodgers has been going on for years. Peter Sayer, PCWorld, 28 Apr. 2017 On both systems, disruptive incidents like fare dodgers, who pry open the back doors of busses with little protest from drivers or authorities, have been well-documented. Aric Jenkins, Fortune, 23 June 2017

Word History

First Known Use

1568, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of dodger was in 1568
BNC: 22359 COCA: 24780

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