What does dodger mean?
Dodger means (countable) Someone who dodges (avoids something by quickly moving)..
Dodger
/ˈdɒd͡ʒ.ə(ɹ)/ · noun
Meaning
(countable) Someone who dodges (avoids something by quickly moving)..
Definitions by Sense
- (countable) Someone who dodges (avoids something by quickly moving).
- (countable) A person full of tricks or street smarts.
- (countable, nautical) A frame-supported canvas over the companionway (entrance) of a sailboat providing the on-deck crew partial cover from the splashes of the seas that break against the hull of the boat.
- (countable, Australia, slang) An advertising leaflet; a flyer.
- (uncountable, Australia, US, slang, dated) Bread.
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Synonyms for dodger
Antonyms for dodger
Related Words
Word Forms
- dodgers
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for dodger?
Common synonyms include sprayhood, fox, slyboots, corn dodger.
What is the opposite of dodger?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use dodger in a sentence?
Use dodger where its definition matches the intended context.
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