noun
dodger
DOJ-uh
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
Word Forms
dodgers plural, Dodgers plural
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Etymology
From dodge + -er.