Dodger
'dɑːdʒər
Definitions
2 meaningsA person or thing that avoids or evades something, especially by moving quickly or skillfully.
'dɑːdʒər
Someone or something that avoids or evades.
The dodger of the ball managed to escape being hit.
💡 Simply: A dodger is someone who's super good at avoiding stuff, like if you're playing tag and someone is really good at not getting caught. They're quick and tricky!
👶 For kids: Someone who is good at avoiding things.
More Examples
He was a skillful dodger in political debates, avoiding direct answers.
The detective was investigating a tax dodger.
How It's Used
"The baseball player was a great dodger of pitches."
"The politician was a skilled dodger of difficult questions."
A fan or player of the Los Angeles Dodgers baseball team.
'dɑːdʒər
A member or fan of the Los Angeles Dodgers baseball team.
The dodgers were ecstatic after their team won the championship.
💡 Simply: If you're a 'Dodger,' it means you love the Los Angeles Dodgers baseball team. You might wear their jersey or cheer them on at games.
👶 For kids: Someone who likes the Los Angeles Dodgers baseball team.
More Examples
A true Dodger wears their team's colors with pride.
How It's Used
"Many dodgers celebrated their team's World Series win."
From the verb "dodge," ultimately from Proto-Germanic *dūganą (“to be useful, avail”).
The term 'dodger' has existed in the English language since the 16th century. Its usage has evolved but generally implies someone or something that avoids a difficult situation.
Memory tip
Think of a person skillfully dodging obstacles or questions.
Word Origin
"to be useful, avail"