Meaning & Definition of Dodge in English

1. An elaborate or deceitful scheme contrived to deceive or evade

• "His testimony was just a contrivance to throw us off the track"

2. A quick evasive movement

3. A statement that evades the question by cleverness or trickery

1. Make a sudden movement in a new direction so as to avoid

• "The child dodged the teacher's blow"

2. Move to and fro or from place to place usually in an irregular course

• "The pickpocket dodged through the crowd"

3. Avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)

• "He dodged the issue"

• "She skirted the problem"

• "They tend to evade their responsibilities"

• "He evaded the questions skillfully"