Antonyms for dodger

Grammar : Noun

Spell : doj-er

Phonetic Transcription : ˈdɒdʒ ər

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Definition of dodger

Origin : 1560s, "one who dodges," in the literal or figurative (especially underworld) senses of dodge. The U.S. word meaning "corn cake" is recorded from 1831, perhaps a different word (cf. Northern English dialectal dodge "lump, large piece," 1560s).

As in malingerer : noun slacker
As in swindler : noun person who cheats another
As in Artful Dodger : noun young thief
As in hush puppy : noun deep-fried cornbread ball
As in handbill : noun bulletin
As in cheat : noun person who fools others
As in sharper : noun cheat
As in victimizer : noun cheat
As in escapee : noun fugitive
As in fugitive : noun person escaping from law or other pursuer

Example sentences :

Old Dodger killed a plug hoss tryin' to beat them to the river.
Extract from : « Shawn of Skarrow » by James Tandy Ellis

And one of Nimble's points had stung Dodger like a hornet's sting.
Extract from : « The Tale of Nimble Deer » by Arthur Scott Bailey

Nimble had been so interested in his own horns that he hadn't looked at Dodger's.
Extract from : « The Tale of Nimble Deer » by Arthur Scott Bailey

"I've been having fun with Dodger the Deer," Nimble explained.
Extract from : « The Tale of Nimble Deer » by Arthur Scott Bailey

But for every buffet he repaid Dodger, Dodger gave him another that was heavier than ever.
Extract from : « The Tale of Nimble Deer » by Arthur Scott Bailey

But the other, whose name was Dodger, was not quite quick enough.
Extract from : « The Tale of Nimble Deer » by Arthur Scott Bailey

After a short pause, the Dodger reappeared, and whispered Fagin mysteriously.
Extract from : « Oliver Twist, Vol. II (of 3) » by Charles Dickens

That ere Dodger has such a run of luck that theres no standing again him.
Extract from : « Oliver Twist, Vol. II (of 3) » by Charles Dickens

You should have known the Dodger, my dear; you should have known the Dodger.
Extract from : « Oliver Twist, Vol. III (of 3) » by Charles Dickens

Ill come on, replied the Dodger, brushing his hat with the palm of his hand.
Extract from : « Oliver Twist, Vol. III (of 3) » by Charles Dickens

Synonyms for dodger

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