Antonyms for dodger


Grammar : Noun
Spell : doj-er
Phonetic Transcription : ˈdɒdʒ ər


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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