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    Dodger

    /ˈdɒdʒər/

    Meaning & Definition

    noun
    A person who avoids or evades something, especially responsibilities or obligations.
    He’s such a dodger; he never takes responsibility for his actions.
    A player in baseball who plays for the Los Angeles Dodgers.
    As a lifelong dodger fan, she never misses a game.
    A person who dodges, as in a person skilled at evasion or deception.
    The dodger expertly avoided the questions during the interrogation.

    Etymology

    The word 'dodger' originates from the verb 'dodge', which means to evade or avoid, especially by a sudden shift of position.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    dodge the bullet:
    to narrowly avoid a difficult or dangerous situation
    dodge responsibility:
    to avoid taking responsibility for something
    dodge taxes:
    to illegally avoid paying taxes

    Related Words

    dodge
    to evade or avoid something by a quick movement
    evade
    to escape or avoid, especially by cleverness or deceit
    shirk
    to avoid a duty or responsibility

    Slang Meanings

    someone who is always trying to get out of tasks
    Don't be a dodger and help out with the project!
    a person who is unreliable
    He is such a dodger; you can never count on him to be there.